2024 Spring Co-Op Internship Program

Job Description

Real Estate Project Management Co-op / Internship Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Real Estate Project Management intern to support our team in managing real estate development and construction projects. In this role, you will work closely with our project managers and assist in various tasks related to project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordination. Potential projects range from small and large commercial tenant interior projects and capital projects for multifamily residential properties to ground-up development projects.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing project budgets and schedules

Attend project meetings and take detailed notes

Assist in coordinating project activities, including procurement, contracting, and construction

Opportunity to interface daily with engineers, contractors, architects, and colleagues on a variety of construction projects

Review and track project documents and reports

Conduct research and analysis to support project decision-making

Review and interpret plans and specifications

Assist in preparing and submitting project reports and presentations

Provide day-to-day management of construction activities

Visit project sites daily during construction to ensure work in place is compliant with design documents and the progress aligns with presented schedules. Communicate with Northstar project managers with construction updates and provide field reports

Administer punch list and project close-out activities

Perform other duties as assigned by project teams

Qualifications

Background in civil engineering, architecture, facilities management, or construction management is preferred but not required

High degree of professionalism, handle multiple tasks in an organized manner, produce quality work and meet deadlines

Demonstrates good judgment and develops common sense solutions to problems

Willingness to learn construction systems, methods, and materials

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Prior internship experience is a plus

Term

Spring 2024

Hours Per Week

Up to 40

Method of work

In-person at the client’s field office and Northstar’s office

Location

Cambridge, Boston, and Greater Boston area