About the role#
The Keith Corporation is seeking a rising college junior or senior for its Summer 2027 Real Estate Development Internship. You will work alongside development teams across the industrial, office, retail, and healthcare sectors. This role provides exposure to the entire development process, from site selection and due diligence to design, construction, and leasing. You will report to the Chief Financial Officer and complete a final project for senior leadership at the end of the program.
What you'll do#
- Assist development teams with financial underwriting for new development and acquisition opportunities.
- Build and maintain pro forma models, including development budgets, cash flow projections, and return metrics.
- Prepare sensitivity and scenario analyses regarding rents, construction costs, interest rates, and exit cap rates.
- Conduct market research on rent and sale comparables, demographics, and economic trends using CoStar and other data sources.
- Support due diligence by reviewing site information, surveys, environmental reports, and zoning materials.
- Assist with debt financing tasks, such as loan comparisons and term sheet summaries.
- Track project budgets, draw requests, and schedules.
- Attend meetings with industry partners, including attorneys, contractors, and engineers.
- Participate in project site visits and construction progress meetings.
- Maintain internal deal tracking and portfolio databases.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, Economics, or Construction Management.
- Completed coursework in corporate finance or accounting.
- Demonstrated interest in commercial real estate development and investment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
- Solid grasp of real estate finance concepts like NOI and cap rates.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Comfort using AI productivity tools to support research and analysis.
- Familiarity with CoStar and ARGUS Enterprise is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Term: Full-time, 8-week internship beginning June 2, 2027.
- Modality: On-site in a professional office environment.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Travel: Occasional local travel to project sites and off-site meetings is required.
About The Keith Corporation
The Keith Corporation is a commercial real estate firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 1989, the company provides development, brokerage, and property management services. It works with Fortune 500 companies, hospitals, and industrial clients across 39 states and 5 countries. The firm currently employs 78 people.
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