Real Estate Development Internship

About the Role

Real Estate Development Intern

Position Logistics

• Primary Work Location: St. Louis Park, MN - Corporate Office
• Work Environment: On-Site
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday | Standard Hours
• Work Type: Internship (Full time hours with flexibility)
• Internship Duration: Summer 2027 (May-August)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Development team with projects throughout various stages of the development lifecycle, including site evaluation, due diligence, design, entitlement, construction, and project closeout.
• Conduct market, demographic, and competitive research to help evaluate potential development opportunities and support project decision-making.
• Assist with site due diligence, including researching zoning, utilities, governmental requirements, development fees, surrounding land uses, and other property considerations.
• Support financial and feasibility analysis by gathering development costs, market assumptions, comparable property information, and other inputs used in project pro formas.
• Help maintain and update project budgets, schedules, development trackers, and reporting tools.
• Participate in development and project meetings, document key takeaways, and assist with tracking action items and follow-up activities.
• Assist Development Managers with coordinating information among internal teams and external partners, including architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, municipalities, and other project stakeholders.
• Review and organize project documentation, including site plans, development plans, reports, proposals, and related materials.
• Prepare presentations, project summaries, research findings, and other materials for internal stakeholders.
• Support special projects and additional development initiatives based on current business needs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Must be actively enrolled in an associate or bachelor’s degree program in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Economics, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Genuine interest in real estate development, investment, construction, or the broader real estate industry.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while also collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Coursework or experience in financial analysis, real estate, construction, or project management is preferred, but not required.