Commercial Property Management Summer Intern

Four dynamic, integrated companies make up the Transwestern enterprise, giving us the perspective to think broadly, deeply and creatively about commercial real estate. Clients and investors rely on us for expertise that spans institutional and opportunistic investment, development, hospitality, and brokerage and asset services. Our award-winning, collaborative culture empowers team members with resources and independence to work across boundaries in pursuit of innovative solutions, reinforcing a reputation for service excellence that translates to measurable results. Through offices nationwide and alliance partners around the globe, we positively impact the built environment and our communities while fostering a work climate that champions career vitality for all. Learn more at transwestern.com and @Transwestern.

Part of the Transwestern companies, Transwestern Real Estate Services (TRS) strives to add value for investors, owners, and occupiers across all commercial property types. Fueled by a holistic perspective of the real estate life cycle, agility and creativity are hallmarks of our approach, while vast national resources and sound market intelligence underpin customized recommendations and property solutions.

Transwestern is built on a common purpose - Empowering Good People to do Extraordinary Things Together.  We are committed to the hiring of smart, passionate, hard-working people who understand the benefits of both collaboration and independence.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As part of the Transwestern Trailblazer Internship Program, the Commercial Property Management Summer Intern will participate in a comprehensive 8-week internship program designed to incorporate all facets of commercial real estate with a specific focus on Property Management, alongside a talented group of professionals. The Commercial Property Management Summer Intern will gain valuable insight into the commercial real estate industry while being exposed to multiple lines of business over the course of the summer. The goal of the summer internship program is to provide a strong foundation to accelerate the intern’s commercial real estate career in property management.

This internship is designed for rising seniors, working towards a bachelor’s degree with emphasis in real estate, business management or related field. This is a full-time, in-person internship. Relocation assistance and housing are not provided.

This internship offers the potential for conversion to a full-time position based on performance and business needs.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Exposure to each line of business, including agency leasing, development, investment services, property and facility management and tenant advisory services.

• Work on a combination of individual and group projects.

• Participate in coursework, including operational and financial classes related to the property management function, research and leasing classes.

• Assist with senior level property management leadership in developing relationships and serving the needs of clients.

• Gain exposure to software such as VTS, MRI, Yardi, Angus, security systems, BAS, etc.

• Create lease abstracts, RFPs, contracts, purchase orders and tenant presentations.

• Research tenants and landlords for specific submarkets.

• Participate in team meetings.

• Gain knowledge in all areas of property management; Leasing, financials, operations, and maintenance.

• Work alongside property management team members, getting experience and exposure to the following:

  • Attend construction and project management meetings along onsite management team.

  • Assist with administrative and accounting tasks performed by management team – accounts payables, receivables, lease abstracting/administration, review/compliance of Certificates of Insurance, receiving/responding to tenant work orders, etc.

  • Assist and participate in the completion of property’s annual budget and mid year reforecast.

  • Assist in the vendor management programs at the property (ie. janitorial, elevator maintenance, security, pest control, fitness center management, etc).

  • Attend operations meetings and assist in project tracking with the Chief Engineer.

  • Assist in the monthly reporting process with management and client accountant.

  • Assist in planning and execution of tenant engagement events.

  • Participate in team/staff/ownership meetings.