Commercial Real Estate Specialist Internships
Commercial real estate specialist internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience analyzing properties, underwriting deals, and building market reports, alongside mentorship from working commercial real estate specialists, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings across {{top_industries_phrase}} are active now, 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 Specialist Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Marcus & Millichap36
- CIBC4
- GGP1
- FedEx1
- Aline Capital1A
Tips for Your Commercial Real Estate Specialist Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large commercial real estate employers, including investment firms, REITs, and major developers, recruit summer interns the preceding fall and close cohorts before winter break. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Start your search at least four to six months before your target start date.
Build a deal or market analysis you can share
Hiring teams for commercial real estate specialist interns expect limited work history and look for proof of analytical ability instead. A documented property valuation, market study, or financial model built from public data gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Include a direct link to the work on your resume so it is easy to find.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Professors with industry connections and career center staff frequently know which commercial real estate firms recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to smaller companies running their own cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice walking through a property or market analysis out loud
Commercial real estate specialist intern screens often include a case-style exercise where you evaluate a property, interpret market data, or walk through an underwriting assumption. Interviewers weigh how you reason through the problem as much as the final answer, so practice explaining your logic step by step before you apply.
Target structured summer analyst programs early
Many large commercial real estate firms, investment managers, and REITs run formal summer analyst programs built to train people new to the field. These cohorts recruit early, often in September and October for the following summer, and fill fast. Identify the programs that match your interests and apply in the first wave rather than waiting for a second round.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 67% of the commercial real estate specialist internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you search, then filter by location and work type so you are not sorting through roles that do not fit your situation. Filtering first also surfaces remote and hybrid openings that fill quickly because they attract applicants from across the country.
Commercial Real Estate Specialist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a commercial real estate specialist internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For commercial real estate specialist candidates, the concrete artifact is a documented deal analysis, market study, or property valuation model that recruiters can actually review. Combine direct applications to firms running smaller cohorts with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a commercial real estate specialist internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for commercial real estate specialist interns is performance on real work, whether the team has headcount when your internship ends, and how early you signal interest. Treat the internship as an extended interview, deliver on every assignment, and ask about return-offer timelines midway through rather than at the end.
When should I apply for commercial real estate specialist internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large commercial real estate employers, including investment firms and REITs, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often wrapping offers by October or November. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you catch both the early-recruiting structured cohorts and the rolling openings at smaller firms.
Are commercial real estate specialist internships paid?
Most professional commercial real estate specialist internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry segment, and location, and listings show it where the employer discloses it. Boutique brokerages and smaller regional firms may offer stipends rather than hourly wages, while larger investment firms and developers tend to pay at a higher rate.
What should a commercial real estate specialist internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three documented projects showing the tools you used and where to see the work. For commercial real estate specialist candidates, that means linked financial models, property valuation analyses, or market research case studies with real data. Add relevant coursework in finance, real estate, or economics, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote commercial real estate specialist internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 33% of the commercial real estate specialist 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 find a role that fits. Use the work-type filter to see remote and hybrid listings without sorting through on-site roles you cannot take.
Can international students get commercial real estate specialist 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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