2027 Summer Analyst, Construction (Related Ross)

RELATED; West Palm Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Related Ross in West Palm Beach, FL offers a 9 to 10-week summer internship program in real estate development. Interns work with the construction, design, financial, and development management teams on critical projects to gain hands-on experience.

This program emphasizes hands-on professional development, with a speaker series, networking events, volunteering, and intern-led activities designed to accelerate growth and collaboration within the team.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate sophomore or junior with anticipated graduation between Dec 2027 and May 2029.
• Strong passion for real estate development.
• Pursuing a bachelor's in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, construction management, or related fields.
• Exhibits a strong understanding of technical skills and job-specific knowledge.
• Demonstrates clear and concise communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Self-starter with proactive task ownership.
• Detail-oriented with keen attention to accuracy.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Resume must include expected graduation month/year.

Responsibilities

• Document Control: Process RFIs, review submittals, organize closeout docs, and keep contract documents up to date.
• Reporting: Maintain daily logs, capture site photos, update tracking logs.
• Cost Management: Review change orders, assist in estimation and forecasting costs.
• Meeting Management: Attend project meetings and take minutes.
• Logistics and Field Support: Coordinate field needs, verify material deliveries, track punch lists.

Skills

Real estate development passion

Communication skills

Self-starter

Detail-oriented

Ambiguity navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, construction management

Job description

Responsibilities

The Summer Analyst will be responsible for providing necessary insight and input on construction schedule, cost and complexity. The construction team works alongside the project’s in-house design, financial and development management team to manage costs, explore building system alternatives, coordinate zoning and permits, and oversee the project’s construction bid and contract process.

• Document Control: Processing Requests for Information (RFIs), reviewing and processing submittals, organizing closeout documentation, and keeping the Contract Documents up to date.
• Reporting: Maintaining daily logs, taking job site photos, and updating tracking logs.
• Cost Management: Assisting in reviewing change orders from Trade Contractors, estimating, and forecasting potential costs to the project.
• Meeting Management: Attending all project meetings and taking minutes to be distributed, such as Trade Contractor meetings, safety meetings, pre-construction meetings, OAC meetings, etc.
• Logistics and Field Support: Working closely with field staff on needs in the field and understanding what to prepare for in the schedule to be ready with that scope of work. Understanding the scope for each Trade Contractor to ensure all required work is completed and verifying that materials delivered are as approved in the submittal via a first delivery inspection. Tracking and notifying Trade Contractors of punch list, rolling completion list, or observation-type items. Assisting with pre-installation checklists to ensure all scope is completed prior to closing up spaces where access will no longer be

Qualifications

Related Ross’s summer analyst program intends to train and evaluate the next generation of leaders. To be considered for the 2027 Summer Analyst program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Current undergraduate sophomore or junior with a target graduation date between December 2027-May 2029
• A strong passion for real estate development.
• Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, construction management, and other related fields.
• Exhibits a strong understanding of technical skills and job specific knowledge.
• Demonstrates clear and concise communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Self-starter, demonstrates a proactive approach to tasks and challenges.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to new challenged in a dynamic environment.
• Resume must include expected graduation month/year.

Related Ross is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Please note that we review each application thoroughly. Unfortunately, due to a high volume of applicants, we cannot respond to everyone. If your qualifications match our needs, we will contact you directly about the summer internship program.

Related Ross is an equal opportunity employer.

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Overview

Company Overview: Related Ross is transforming urban life in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County, creating opportunity for all who live and work here. For over two decades, the company has worked to develop dynamic neighborhoods that are innovative, vibrant and inclusive. With completed, in development and planned properties in West Palm Beach and new development activity emerging in Palm Beach County, Related Ross is making long-term investments to transform and support local communities and build growth in the region.

Related Ross is a West Palm Beach-based organization that recently emerged as an independent entity from within Related Companies. Formed in 1972, Related is one of the most prominent privately-owned real estate firms in the United States. Related owns and manages a premier portfolio of assets valued at over $100 billion, across major cities in the United States, including the 28-acre Hudson Yards neighborhood on Manhattan’s West Side.

Related Ross believes in investing in its talent and cultivates a positive, team-oriented environment where every voice is valued. Employees are encouraged to boldly take on new challenges, transcend the status quo, and demonstrate a strong entrepreneurial spirit. In its relentless commitment to excellence, Related Ross works to foster an innovative approach in its team members so that they can positively impact the communities in which they conduct business.

Program Overview: Our formal 9 to 10-week internship programs provide students with the opportunity to work on critical projects integral to our team's success. Interns work alongside some of the best minds in Real Estate, in an innovative, fast-paced environment and are expected to approach tasks and projects with dedication and initiative.

Our internship program connects students with industry leaders and provides foundational real estate knowledge through a speaker series and networking events. We focus on accelerating growth with hands-on professional development and training. Recognizing that real estate thrives on relationships, we create an engaging experience with volunteering, portfolio tours, and intern-led activities, all designed to build collaboration and a connected cohort.