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About the Role
Colliers Project Leaders is seeking a Building Commissioning Intern for Summer 2027 in New York City. This role focuses on delivering energy savings and optimizing building performance, comfort, and safety through Building Envelope Commissioning (BECx). The team comprises engineers, controls experts, and sustainability professionals who are national leaders in the field.
Responsibilities
- Assist technical staff on Building Envelope and Waterproofing projects.
- Perform fieldwork and office-based tasks.
- Assist with envelope tests during construction, including Window Air and Water Tests, Infrared Imaging, Blower Door Tests, Adhesion Tests, and Fog Tests.
- Work alongside technical staff, assisting with field observation, preparing detailed field visit reports, and documenting project issues.
- Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and requests for information.
- Read and review architectural drawings.
- Confer with project managers during planning, design, and construction phases.
- Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
- Prepare analyses from collected data.
- Travel to job sites or offices in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts.
- Participate in internship programming, including working with other interns, learning about the business, and developing communication and networking skills.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering.
- Must have reliable transportation to the office and project sites across New England.
- Possess solid problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently under general supervision and as part of a team.
- Must be able to work in a high-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- A valid driver's license and good driving record required.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
Skills
- Building Envelope Commissioning (BECx)
- Fieldwork
- Office-based tasks
- Window Air and Water Tests
- Infrared Imaging
- Blower Door Tests
- Adhesion Tests
- Fog Tests
- Field observation
- Report preparation
- Documenting project issues
- Reviewing contractor submittals
- Reviewing shop drawings
- Reviewing requests for information
- Reading architectural drawings
- Reviewing architectural drawings
- Project planning
- Project design
- Project construction
- Data analysis
- Communication skills
- Networking skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills
Location
- New York City
- New England
Work Type
- Internship
- Fieldwork
- Office-based
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering
- Master’s Degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering
Salary/Compensations
- $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits
- Potential for career advancement
- Ability to impact society through projects and Company sponsored activities
- Opportunities to learn in a variety of settings
- Multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and architectural design projects
- Educational opportunities that build transferable skills
- Career Exploration Series for networking and learning from professionals
- Intern reflections, problem solving activities, contests, drawings, and end of summer presentations
- Networking and trainings specific to students' areas of study
- Reimbursement for education
- Free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
- Mentorship program
- Wellness program
- Women’s Organization
- Ongoing philanthropic opportunities
About the Company
- Colliers Project Leaders delivers real energy savings in buildings, spaces, and systems that perform optimally and maximize comfort and safety.
- Building Envelope Commissioning (BECx) is a rapidly growing field in the construction industry.
- BECx is the 3rd party review of the design and construction of the building shell to optimize it for energy efficiency and durability.
- The team includes engineers, controls experts, and sustainability professionals who are national leaders and industry authorities.
- The company's unique dual perspective combines technical expertise to evaluate, understand, and critique systems design with operational knowledge to maximize systems and equipment performance.
- Colliers Engineering & Design values its people as its most important resource.
- The company is committed to providing a safe, comfortable work environment.
- The company aims to grow organically with talented individuals starting their careers.
- The company offers a culture that provides resources and technology for personal and professional growth.