Retail Real Estate: Tenant Coordination Intern

GGP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits day 1

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave options

Volunteer hours

Commuter benefits

Job summary

GGP Chicago seeks a Tenant Coordination Intern to support the design and construction phases of tenant projects within our retail portfolio. You will assist with plan reviews, permitting, construction progress, and store openings, gaining hands-on experience and mentorship.

The program offers exposure to the full tenant coordination process and culminates in a cross-functional internship project presented to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Currently enrolled in a college/university with graduation between Dec 2027 and May 2028, preferably in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and eager to take initiative.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, plus analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks in a team environment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents is a plus.
• Knowledge of national building codes, building materials and systems (MEP), and life safety is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Tenant Coordination team with daily administrative and project‑related tasks.
• Track design and construction timelines from tenant prospect through store opening, with a focus on early openings.
• Assist with plan submittals, reviews, approvals, lease reviews, permitting, construction progress, and opening coordination.
• Review tenant signage shop drawings against company design criteria for coordinator approval.
• Prepare and edit reports, presentations, and research to support business needs.
• Organize, schedule, and manage confidential information and data.
• Other projects as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Read construction docs

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or Construction Management focus

Job description

GGP Chicago seeks a Tenant Coordination Intern to support the design and construction phases of tenant projects within our retail portfolio. You will assist with plan reviews, permitting, construction progress, and store openings, gaining hands-on experience and mentorship.

The program offers exposure to the full tenant coordination process and culminates in a cross-functional internship project presented to executive leadership.