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Real Estate Development Intern – IndustrialCompany: Hernandez Development Services
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (Las Olas Headquarters)
Job Type: Internship (In-Person)
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Launch Your Career in Real Estate Development
Hernandez Development Services is seeking a motivated Real Estate Development Intern to join our team at our headquarters in the heart of Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale.
This is not a typical internship. You'll work directly alongside experienced developers, engineers, architects, and construction professionals on active industrial real estate projects from site selection through construction. You'll gain meaningful, hands-on experience across the full development lifecycle while contributing to real projects that shape South Florida's industrial landscape.
This opportunity is ideal for students who want to understand how industrial real estate is planned, financed, entitled, designed, and built—and who are eager to think like developers, not just designers or engineers.
What You'll Do
As a Development Intern, you'll gain exposure to every phase of the development process, including:
- Assist with site selection, feasibility studies, zoning research, and due diligence
- Review surveys, environmental reports, geotechnical reports, and utility information
- Support site planning, building layouts, and design coordination with architects and engineers
- Participate in entitlement and permitting efforts, including municipal research and application support
- Help organize bid packages, review budgets, compare contractor proposals, and track project schedules
- Attend Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings and construction site visits
- Review RFIs, submittals, change orders, and construction progress
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis
- Participate in internal development strategy meetings and cross-functional collaboration
- Assist with reporting, project tracking, and process improvements
What You'll Learn
By the end of the internship, you'll have practical experience in:
- Evaluating development sites and identifying project risks
- Reading and interpreting construction drawings and technical documents
- Understanding entitlement, design, construction, budgeting, and scheduling
- Coordinating with consultants, contractors, and municipalities
- Applying industrial development best practices to real projects
- Making development decisions that balance cost, schedule, functionality, and long-term value
QualificationsRequired
- Currently pursuing a degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, or a related technical discipline
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans
- Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design software
- Strong Microsoft Excel and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn
Preferred
- Experience with SketchUp or site planning software
- Familiarity with zoning, permitting, or land development processes
- Interest in industrial real estate development
What We're Looking For
We value interns who are curious, resourceful, and eager to take ownership. You'll be trusted with meaningful responsibilities, participate in real meetings, visit active job sites, and learn directly from experienced professionals. This is an opportunity to build practical skills while gaining exposure to every stage of the development process.High-performing interns may be considered for future full-time opportunities with Hernandez Development Services upon graduation.
Compensation & Location
- $25.00 per hour
- In-person internship based at our headquarters in Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Opportunities to attend project meetings and visit active development sites throughout South Florida
If you're looking for an internship where you'll make a real impact, develop technical expertise, and gain experience that sets you apart, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Real Estate Analyst Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Tips for Your Real Estate Analyst Internship Search
Apply in the fall for the following summer
Large investment firms, REITs, and commercial real estate advisory groups open summer intern cohorts the preceding fall and close them months before the semester ends. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings consistently starting in September so you're not competing after the best roles are already filled.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams at the intern level expect limited work history, so give them something to evaluate. Publish a discounted cash flow model, a comparable sales analysis, or a market research write-up using real data. Link the work in your resume and cover letter so a recruiter can assess your ability before the interview stage.
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 employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to firms running smaller cohorts at the same time, since many real estate internships are never posted at campus events. Working both channels widens your reach without doubling your prep.
Practice your technical screen out loud before applying
Real estate analyst intern screens typically combine a financial modeling exercise, such as a simple DCF or rent roll analysis, with case-style questions about market assumptions or investment decisions. Practice walking through your reasoning out loud, not just arriving at the right number, because interviewers weigh how you structure your thinking as much as the final answer.
Target structured rotational and university programs early
Larger real estate firms, asset managers, and commercial banks run formal cohort or rotational internship programs designed to train people new to the field. These programs recruit aggressively early in the fall and fill well before general internship hiring heats up. Identify the ones that match your interests and submit in the first application window.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 38% of the real estate analyst internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before searching, then filter by location and work type so you focus only on roles you can accept. Filtering upfront saves time and keeps your applications targeted.
Real Estate Analyst Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a real estate analyst internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a portfolio that includes completed financial models, property valuation exercises, or market analysis write-ups, giving recruiters a concrete artifact to assess your skills. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where real estate recruiters often make faster decisions for students they meet in person.
Can a real estate analyst internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for real estate analyst interns is consistent performance on real deliverables, available headcount on the team, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position yourself by treating every assignment as a permanent-level contribution without counting on an offer until it's in writing.
When should I apply for real estate analyst internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large investment firms, REITs, and real estate advisory groups recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller firms and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Check listings regularly and treat fall as your primary application window for the following summer.
Are real estate analyst internships paid?
Most professional real estate analyst internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry segment, and location, and listings display it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Boutique firms and nonprofit-adjacent roles may offer stipends rather than hourly or weekly pay, so read each listing carefully before applying.
What should a real estate analyst internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects, noting the tools used, such as Argus, Excel, or Python, and link to published analyses, case studies, or valuation models wherever the work is accessible. Add relevant coursework in real estate finance, accounting, or statistics. Keep everything to one page.
Are there remote real estate analyst internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 63% of the real estate analyst internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract candidates nationwide, so apply early once you find a role that fits. Use the work-type filter to surface remote and hybrid listings without sorting through roles you cannot take.
Can international students get real estate analyst 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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