Paid Real Estate Development Intern

Continental Properties; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Properties in Menomonee Falls, WI, is seeking a Summer 2027 Real Estate Development Intern to work directly with the Development team on the real estate development process.

You will gain hands-on experience by conducting market research, reporting on project costs, drafting proposals, and coordinating Will Serve/Access/Zoning letters while supporting project planning at our home office.

Qualifications

• Current junior or senior student in Real Estate, Business, or Finance.
• Interest in pursuing a career in real estate development.
• Available for Summer 2027 internship.

Responsibilities

• Report on project costs and schedule variance.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis on multifamily housing developments.
• Draft and distribute consultant proposals to support project planning.
• Prepare and send Will Serve, Access, and Zoning request letters.
• Assist with early-stage project reconnaissance, including impact fee assessments, code reviews, and desktop research.
• Provide general administrative support to the Development team.

Skills

Real Estate

Business Background

Interest in real estate development

Job description

Continental Properties is seeking a Summer 2027 Real Estate Development Intern at our home office in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. You will work closely with the Development team while participating directly in the real estate development process.

Position Specifics

• Full-Time during Summer 2027
• Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Essential Responsibilities

• Report on project costs, project schedule variance, and recovery options.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis on multifamily housing developments.
• Draft and distribute consultant proposals to support project planning.
• Prepare and send Will Serve, Access, and Zoning request letters to relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with early-stage project reconnaissance, including impact fee assessments, code reviews, and desktop research.
• Provide general administrative support to the Development team on various project-related tasks and initiatives.

Skills For Success

• Junior or senior level student in Real Estate, Business, Finance, or related program
• Interest in a career in real estate development

Why You'll Love Life At Continental

Our award-winning culture fosters innovation and empowers our team members to lead. Here are some of the reasons that our team members continue to vote for us as a Top Workplace:

• Foundational Experiences: Through our internship program, you will build upon your skills and work on projects that make an impact! Learn more about our dynamic internship program here!
• Career Growth: You'll have the tools, training, and opportunities to build a foundational career in your field of interest. As an intern, you gain experience through hands-on training, meaningful project work, collaboration, and applicable on-the-job experience. In addition, interns are exposed to all areas of our business to further their learning and professional growth.
• Balance: We recognize that balance varies for everyone, and we support our team members with that in mind. Recharge with vacation time, paid holidays, and half-days on Fridays during designated months.
• Community & Connection: Build relationships through informal gatherings, lunches, community and company events, volunteer opportunities, and a vibrant social culture. Learn more about recent Continental events here!
• Culture of Belonging: The Continental IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Allies) is our commitment to evolving our culture where team members feel a sense of belongingness each day. Our You Belong Here Initiative and Business Resource Groups focus on fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment for all.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all applicable state and local fair employment practices laws, and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.

For the benefit of our residents, the communities we serve, and our co-workers, all applicants are required to pass a post-offer criminal background check prior to joining the Continental team