Real Estate Project Management Internship - Spring 2027

Northstar Project & Real Estate Services; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Northstar Project & Real Estate Services seeks a motivated Real Estate Project Management intern/co-op to support our team in managing development and construction projects. You will work with project managers on planning, budgeting, scheduling and coordination for commercial tenant interior projects, multifamily developments and ground‑up builds.

Responsibilities include preparing budgets and schedules, attending meetings, coordinating procurement and construction, interfacing with engineers,

Qualifications

• Background in civil engineering, architecture, facilities management, or construction management is preferred but not required.
• High degree of professionalism; handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing project budgets and schedules
• Attend project meetings and take detailed notes
• Assist in coordinating project activities, including procurement, contracting, and construction
• Interface daily with engineers, contractors, architects, and colleagues on various projects
• Review and track project documents and reports
• Review and interpret plans and specifications
• Conduct research and analysis to support project decisions
• Assist in preparing and submitting project reports and presentations
• Provide day-to-day management of construction activities
• Visit project sites daily to ensure work aligns with design documents and schedules

Skills

Civil engineering background

Professionalism

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Civil engineering or related field

Job description

Northstar is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Real Estate Project Management intern/co-op to support our team in managing real estate development and construction projects. In this role, you will work closely with our project managers and support tasks related to project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordination. Potential projects range from small and large commercial tenant interior projects and capital projects for multifamily residential properties to ground-up development projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing project budgets and schedules
• Attend project meetings and take detailed notes
• Assist in coordinating project activities, including procurement, contracting, and construction
• Opportunity to interface daily with engineers, contractors, architects, and colleagues on a variety of construction projects
• Review and track project documents and reports
• Review and interpret plans and specifications
• Conduct research and analysis to support project decision-making
• Assist in preparing and submitting project reports and presentations
• Provide day-to-day management of construction activities
• Visit project sites daily during construction to ensure work in place complies with design documents and progress aligns with presented schedules.
• Communicate with Northstar project managers with construction updates and provide field reports
• Administer punch list and project close-out activities
• Perform other duties as assigned by project teams

Qualifications

• Background in civil engineering, architecture, facilities management, or construction management is preferred but not required
• High degree of professionalism, handle multiple tasks in an organized manner, produce quality work, and meet deadlines
• Demonstrates good judgment and develops common-sense solutions to problems
• Willingness to learn construction systems, methods, and materials
• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Prior internship experience is a plus