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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 Manager Internship Market
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Tips for Your Real Estate Manager Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer real estate internships
Large REITs, commercial real estate firms, and property management companies open summer intern applications as early as September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates. Check listings consistently across the full year rather than waiting until spring, when the best-structured cohorts are already closed.
Build a property analysis portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams at real estate internships want evidence you can do the work. Documented projects carry more weight than an empty work history. A market comparison report, a discounted cash flow model on a real property, or a lease-up analysis built in Excel or Argus gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate your skills against.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors teaching real estate finance or development often know which firms recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside your campus activity reaches employers who never show up at university events.
Practice real estate case interviews out loud before applying
Real estate manager intern screens often involve a short case, a property valuation exercise, or a market analysis walkthrough. Practice talking through your reasoning out loud, not just reaching a number. Interviewers weigh how you structure a problem and communicate assumptions as much as they weigh the final answer.
Target structured rotational programs built for new entrants
Several large REITs and commercial real estate companies run rotational or analyst internship programs designed specifically for candidates new to the field. These programs move interns across asset management, acquisitions, and property operations. They recruit early and fill fast, so identify the programs that match your target sector and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 38% of the real estate manager internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start reviewing listings, then filter by location and work type so you are not sorting through roles you cannot take. Applying only to roles that fit your situation from the start saves time and keeps your focus sharp.
Real Estate Manager Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a real estate manager internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A property analysis case study, a market comparison report, or a lease-up model gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Apply directly to companies with open listings and attend campus career fairs, where real estate employers often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a real estate manager internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for real estate manager interns is consistent performance on real work, demonstrating ownership of assigned properties or projects, and team headcount at offer time. Position yourself for a return offer by treating every assignment seriously, but keep applying to full-time roles in parallel rather than counting on one outcome.
When should I apply for real estate manager internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large commercial real estate firms and REITs recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller property management companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Check listings regularly rather than waiting for a single recruiting season.
Are real estate manager internships paid?
Most professional real estate manager internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry segment, and location, and listings show the range where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements are rare in commercial real estate and property management but do appear occasionally at nonprofits or smaller firms.
What should a real estate manager internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three documented projects with the tools used, such as Argus, CoStar, Excel financial models, or lease analysis exercises, and link to any case studies or course portfolios you can share. Add relevant coursework in real estate finance, property law, or asset management. Keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote real estate manager internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 63% of the real estate manager internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early once you spot a role that fits. Filter by work type before you start so you are only reviewing listings that match where you can actually work.
What is a real estate rotational internship program?
Several large REITs and commercial real estate firms run structured rotational internship programs that move participants through asset management, acquisitions, property operations, and finance over one or two summers. These programs are designed for people new to the field and recruit early, often the fall before the internship starts. They are competitive, so identify the ones that fit your target sector and apply in the first wave of postings.
Can international students get real estate manager 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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