About the role#
This internship offers an 8 to 10 week experience focused on industrial real estate development. You will work on projects alongside development and construction managers, engineers, and consultants. The goal is to provide hands-on exposure to the full development lifecycle.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with development managers, construction managers, civil engineers, architects, environmental consultants, utility providers, and municipal agencies.
- Assist with project due diligence by reviewing site constraints, zoning requirements, and various technical reports.
- Work on the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process by supporting technical studies and tracking environmental commitments.
- Help with permitting efforts, including coordinating grading, improvement, and building permits.
- Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules by tracking milestones across entitlement, design, and construction.
- Support contractor procurement by preparing bid packages and evaluating proposals.
- Help with construction administration, including tracking RFIs, submittals, change orders, and field observations.
- Analyze project budgets and infrastructure costs to understand how engineering decisions impact project economics.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, real estate, or construction management.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to approach problems both logically and creatively.
- Comfort working independently and as part of a team.
- Resourceful and eager to learn in a hands-on environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Irvine, California
- Term: Rolling
- Modality: On-site
- Full-time position
- Paid internship
About NorthPoint Development
NorthPoint Development is a privately held real estate firm based in Kansas City, Missouri. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on the development, acquisition, leasing, and management of industrial, multi-family, and data center assets. It maintains a staff of over 500 employees across several offices in the United States. The organization utilizes in-house teams for engineering, architecture, and construction to manage projects from start to finish.
How to get in at NorthPoint Development
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