Commercial Real Estate Internships
Commercial real estate internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience in property analysis and deal execution, mentorship from working brokers, analysts, and asset managers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings cover {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Marcus & Millichap, CIBC, and GGP among the employers posting roles now.
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As a FedEx Intern, you will be working on projects gaining you valuable, real-world experience in a professional environment as it relates to your field of study. This intern will work on projects related to commercial real estate - with activities including but limited to reading leases, annual operating expense reconciliations, property management, and lease administration.
Location Details
The desired location for this position is Pittsburgh, PA.
Essential Functions
- Present and deliver long-term solutions that will have significant impacts to the business and/or customer experience.
- Participates in various networking and/or community service events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Areas of Study
- Finance
- Accounting
- Engineering
Preferred Skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to take initiative and manage multiple priorities.
- Customer service skills
- Strong leadership skills
Immigration - Immigration sponsorship is not available for intern positions. Sponsorship may be available for full-time, exempt positions, depending on the specific role and federal regulations. Note, sponsorship is never guaranteed under any circumstances.
Minimum Education
Currently enrolled student or recent college graduate (within 6 months of graduation) at a college/university obtaining a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Degree: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Statistics or other quantitative discipline.
Minimum Experience
No experience required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work productively and proactively, both independently or as a part of a team.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills.
Time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy to achieve daily assignments and goals.
Verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with across business units and to all levels of management.
Ability to analyze, review, and make recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Pay Transparency:
Pay: Salary is $25/hour for undergraduates and $30/hour for graduates. A $2,000 stipend is available for those relocating over 50 miles for an onsite or hybrid internship or co-op experience.
Additional Details: Availability to work 40 hours/week for a 10- week program, June 7th - August 13th. Resumes should include the following information: email address, phone number, name of college/university, degree, major, GPA, date of intended graduation (month & year).
For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here.
Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
- Know Your Rights
- Pay Transparency
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act
E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program:
- E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
- Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)
As a FedEx Intern, you will be working on projects gaining you valuable, real-world experience in a professional environment as it relates to your field of study. This intern will work on projects related to commercial real estate - with activities including but limited to reading leases, annual operating expense reconciliations, property management, and lease administration.
Location Details
The desired location for this position is Pittsburgh, PA.
Essential Functions
- Present and deliver long-term solutions that will have significant impacts to the business and/or customer experience.
- Participates in various networking and/or community service events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Areas of Study
- Finance
- Accounting
- Engineering
Preferred Skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to take initiative and manage multiple priorities.
- Customer service skills
- Strong leadership skills
Immigration - Immigration sponsorship is not available for intern positions. Sponsorship may be available for full-time, exempt positions, depending on the specific role and federal regulations. Note, sponsorship is never guaranteed under any circumstances.
Minimum Education
Currently enrolled student or recent college graduate (within 6 months of graduation) at a college/university obtaining a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Degree: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Statistics or other quantitative discipline.
Minimum Experience
No experience required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work productively and proactively, both independently or as a part of a team.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills.
Time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy to achieve daily assignments and goals.
Verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with across business units and to all levels of management.
Ability to analyze, review, and make recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Pay Transparency:
Pay: Salary is $25/hour for undergraduates and $30/hour for graduates. A $2,000 stipend is available for those relocating over 50 miles for an onsite or hybrid internship or co-op experience.
Additional Details: Availability to work 40 hours/week for a 10- week program, June 7th - August 13th. Resumes should include the following information: email address, phone number, name of college/university, degree, major, GPA, date of intended graduation (month & year).
For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here.
Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
- Know Your Rights
- Pay Transparency
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act
E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program:
- E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
- Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)
Commercial Real Estate Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Marcus & Millichap36
- CIBC4
- GGP1
- FedEx1
- Aline Capital1A
Tips for Your Commercial Real Estate Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer roles
Large investment firms, REITs, and national brokerage houses open their summer intern cohorts as early as September, months before the internship starts. Smaller regional firms and co-op programs post closer to their start dates. Check for new listings regularly so you catch both cycles without missing early deadlines.
Build a deal file before you apply
Hiring teams at CRE firms want evidence of analytical thinking, not just a list of coursework. Document two or three self-initiated projects, such as a market analysis, a discounted cash flow model on a real property, or an investment memo on a local asset. Having a file you can send alongside your resume gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors with industry connections often know which firms recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach, since many regional and boutique firms never recruit on campus at all.
Practice your case interview out loud
Commercial real estate intern screens typically include a property valuation exercise, a market sizing question, or a brief investment memo pitch. Practice walking through your reasoning out loud before your first interview, since interviewers weigh how you structure a problem as much as the final number. Reviewing ARGUS or Excel model walkthroughs with a peer who can give feedback sharpens both skills.
Target structured analyst development programs early
Large REITs, private equity real estate firms, and national brokerage houses run cohort-based analyst development programs built to train people new to the industry. These programs recruit on a fixed fall timeline, fill quickly, and often have formal application portals separate from general internship listings. Identify the programs that match your target asset class and apply in the first wave, not after the deadline passes.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 67% of the commercial real estate internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you open applications, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you're only reviewing roles you can actually accept. Sorting through on-site postings when you need remote wastes time you could spend on applications.
Commercial Real Estate Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a commercial real estate internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For commercial real estate candidates, the concrete artifact recruiters want to assess is a documented deal analysis, financial model, or market study they can review. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where CRE recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a commercial real estate internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is performance on real deal work, available headcount on the team at offer time, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position for a return offer by delivering on every assignment, but keep your full-time search running in parallel rather than counting on one outcome.
When should I apply for commercial real estate internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large brokerage and investment management firms recruit for summer cohorts the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller firms, regional developers, and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so new openings appear year-round. Applying as soon as a role posts gives you the best shot at a first-round interview.
Are commercial real estate internships paid?
Most professional commercial real estate internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, sector, and location, and some unpaid academic credit arrangements still exist at smaller firms or nonprofits. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it, so checking individual postings is the most reliable way to compare offers.
What should a commercial real estate internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three documented projects showing the tools you used, such as Argus models, Excel-based pro formas, or market research analyses, and link to them where possible through a portfolio, shared drive, or case study document. Add relevant coursework in finance, real estate, or urban planning, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote commercial real estate internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 33% of the commercial real estate internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early once you've decided what you can commit to. Use the work-type filter to see only the format that fits your situation before you start applying.
What is a commercial real estate analyst development program?
Many large investment managers, REITs, and brokerage firms run structured analyst development programs that recruit directly from universities and are designed for people without full-time CRE experience. These cohort-based programs rotate interns through acquisitions, asset management, and capital markets desks. They recruit early in the fall semester and are competitive, so identify the programs that fit your track and apply in the first wave.
Can international students get commercial real estate internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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