Construction Compliance Intern

The Douglaston Companies Summer Internship Program is an 8-week immersive experience where you’ll work on meaningful projects, develop in-demand skills, and connect with professionals shaping the future of NYC multifamily housing. As a compliance intern, you’ll be hired into one of our core business functions and contribute directly to the work of that team.

While your day-to-day role will focus on your assigned area, our curated programming will provide insight into all areas of our business, helping you understand the bigger picture of how we lead the industry.

Your internship experience will be enriched through:

• Executive Lunch & Learn Series with TDC executives
• Mentor Relationships
• Site visits to active projects and communities
• Community Outreach and Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities
• Team building activities with the summer intern cohort

The TDC Internship program will run from June 15, 2026 – August 7, 2026.

 Essential Duties and responsibilities

• Support the organization and maintenance of compliance electronic files, including daily logs, certified payrolls, and Subcontractor documentation
• Collect and review daily sign-in/out logs; assist in cross-referencing with payroll records to confirm compliance with required wage and benefit standards
• Help prepare weekly and monthly reports by maintaining tracking logs using Excel and internal compliance software
• Assist with various compliance-related projects and participate in labor standards training sessions
• Update and maintain spreadsheets and data for compliance tracking purposes
• Submit all requirements while adhering to deadlines as contractually obligated
• Work closely with the compliance team to fulfill reporting obligations to various agencies
• Perform various administrative tasks and additional duties as assigned

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior in a relevant undergraduate or graduate program (liberal arts, labor relations, public policy, arts & sciences, or related fields)
• Interest in real estate, property development, construction, and/or compliance
• Self-starter with good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work both independently and as part of a team
• Authorized to work in the United States

About The Douglaston Companies

Douglaston Development, Levine Builders, and Clinton Management are a dynamic privately held group of companies with a unique owner-builder-manager advantage, known collectively as The Douglaston Companies.

The Douglaston Companies started with the founding of Levine Builders in 1979 with just two people. Standing by our core values of integrity and ethics for the past four decades, the firm has grown to 200 employees. With the later establishment of Douglaston Development as the driving engine of the organization, the two companies worked in unison to leverage each other's expertise to develop and build the most complex projects while also growing and thriving in challenging markets.

In 2002, Clinton Management was founded to manage the expanding portfolio of developments created by Douglaston Development and constructed by Levine Builders. Clinton Management oversees a broad portfolio of moderate-income housing, luxury apartments, commercial, and retail properties.

The Douglaston Companies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, disability, marital status, caregiver status, pregnancy, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Salary : $20 - $22