Construction Management Internship - Spring 2027

About This Role

Spring internships will range between the months of January and May. All dates are dependent upon the university schedule of the selected students. Internships are full-time and on-site in Los Angeles, CA. To be considered for this internship, candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program.

The Facilities Construction team is responsible for the design and buildout of new Varda facilities, along with tenant improvements and infrastructure upgrades at existing sites. The team's scope is extensive, dynamic, and fast-paced in nature, and is critical for enabling Varda's rapidly expanding engineering, pharmaceutical and production capabilities.

Internships at Varda are optimal for students looking to grow technically and professionally while working on impactful projects critical to the company's success. You will be working on a collaborative team in a startup environment while being able to learn from some of most accomplished and experienced aerospace professionals in the world. We're dedicated to providing an experience that will let your decisions and contributions help drive Varda's success.

Responsibilities

• Own and/or support the full lifecycle of construction projects - including requirements capture, design reviews, permitting, budgeting, bidding, contracts, scheduling, buildout execution, and regulatory inspections
• Maintain an active presence in the field through consistent site visits and inspections, as well as communication with architects, engineers, vendors, consultants, contractors, and inspectors
• Manage tools, documentation, data, processes and systems related to construction projects

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, engineering, or construction management
• Experience with Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD, Smartsheet, and/or related applications
• Familiarity with electrical, mechanical, architectural, and structural engineering principles
• Ability to manage priorities and multiple projects simultaneously, and take on additional responsibilities as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship or co-op experience
• Experience with construction projects in aerospace, manufacturing, and/or pharmaceutical lab environments

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $33.00
• Housing stipend for interns relocating to the area
• Commuter benefit to support local transportation

Benefits for Interns

Health & Wellness

• Paid observed holidays
• 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
• $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
• Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents

Financial

• $20/pay period cell phone reimbursement
• Up to $4,000 gross up in relocation support, if eligible
• Up to $850 commute credit through Lyft or car rental reimbursement, if eligible

Workplace Experience & Perks

• Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly
• Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrations
• Complimentary EV charging

ITAR Requirements

Varda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our policy is to only hire "U.S. persons" who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license.

"US person" means: U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum).