Real Estate Project Management Intern (Summer 2027)

Phillips Edison & Company; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Edison & Company seeks a Real Estate Project Management Intern for Summer 2027 in Cincinnati. Join our Portfolio Management team to support tenant improvement projects, buildouts, landlord coordination, and reporting dashboards.

This role offers hands-on exposure to construction impacts on leasing and operations, with opportunities to learn Smartsheet and Procore, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining strong organization and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, Real Estate, or related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Smartsheet or Procore is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in commercial real estate and tenant improvements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tracking and managing active TIA projects from inception to completion.
• Communicate with tenants to understand scope, timelines, and needs.
• Support outreach to gather construction plans and permitting status.
• Update project dashboards and trackers for reporting.
• Collaborate with leasing, construction, and property management teams.
• Contribute to process improvement and document best practices.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Construction Management

Architectural Engineering

Real Estate

Related program

Tools

Smartsheet

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Real Estate Project Management Intern (Summer 2027)Apply: Cincinnati: Full time: Posted 16 Days Ago: JR100074# **About us:**Phillips Edison & Company takes **PRIDE** in creating great omni-channel grocery-anchored shopping experiences and improving communities, one center at a time. PECO’s culture is fueled by the **ENERGY** our team brings to work every day – to find creative solutions and create value for our centers, our investors, our communities and the greater world around us. PECO’s culture is driven by our team’s **CONNECTION** to each other and the communities in which we live and work. PECO embraces the **OPPORTUNITY** to source and implement creative and sustainable programs to create a positive impact on the environment.Phillips Edison’s operating platform provides retail services including acquisition, redevelopment, leasing and management of grocery-anchored retail centers.# **What you’ll do:**Join our Portfolio Management team as a Summer Intern and gain hands-on experience in commercial real estate project management. You’ll play a key role in supporting tenant improvement (TIA) projects, including buildouts, landlord work, and coordination with internal teams and external partners. This is an excellent opportunity to learn how construction impacts leasing and property operations while contributing to real-world projects.* Assist with tracking and managing active TIA projects from inception to completion, including monitoring tenant delivery and opening dates.* Communicate with tenants (“neighbors”) to understand their scope of work, timelines, and construction needs that help them open sooner and commence rent earlier.* Support outreach efforts to gather information on construction plans, permitting status, and provide continuous follow-up.* Update and maintain project dashboards and trackers (MRI and other tools) for accurate reporting.* Collaborate with leasing, construction, and property management teams to ensure alignment of project goals.* Contribute to process improvement initiatives and assist in documenting best practices.# **What we’re looking for:*** A current university student enrolled in a degree seeking program studying Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, Real Estate, or other related program and in good academic standing* Strong organizational and communication skills.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Procore) is a plus.* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.* Interest in commercial real estate and tenant improvement processes.# **Why PECO?**With consistent recognition as one of **Cincinnati's top workplaces for 10 consecutive years**, PECO's success as one of the nation's largest owners and operators of grocery-anchored shopping centers is driven by a strong employee culture and a small company feel. PECO values diversity, equity, and inclusion through **various employee resource groups**, and offers numerous wellness programs – including an on-site fitness facility and fitness classes. At PECO, associates enjoy meaningful interactions with one another, creating an energetic, high performing, yet relaxed work environment where individuals truly enjoy being a part of the team.