Development Intern

The Development Intern is a hands-on, curious, team-oriented, early career professional or graduate student who is interested in real estate has a strong understanding of the basic range of commercial office, mixed use and/or multifamily activities.

What you’ll do:

• Learn Skanska’s values, ethical guidelines and management systems;
• Work within a team to learn the process of realizing the development vision established for a project;
• Develop skills in and provide support:
  • In the coordination of individual multi-discipline projects in a broad range of activities from acquisition to fulfilment of project execution, through the disposition of the asset;
  • To projects and the development team in the process of acquiring, analysing, developing and presenting extensive market research;

• Work with the project team leadership to learn the development process from conceptual design through project execution by providing support in the development of and the running of financial analyses related to market analysis, acquisitions, leasing, and divestment;

• Assist in the marketing & leasing efforts associated with the project, including pitches, presentations, tenant tours, lease execution and administration, and tenant administration, etc.;
• Work collaboratively and transparently with Skanska USA Building as construction partner.

We’re Looking For:

• Creative, curious, and quick to adapt with practical managment skills;
• Self starter, who is passionate about real estate development;
• An authentic appreciation for and alignment with Skansksa’s Purpose and Values, including honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments;
• Respect and encouragement of viewpoints of those from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, religions and lifestyles to build collaborative relationships and communicate effectively;
• Demonstrated digital fluency, showing the ability to maximize new and emerging technologies in order to work, learn and live in a digital society;
• Highly organized and pro-active with ability to fulfill commitments;
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively with others in a team setting;
• Emerging leadership qualities and skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and outstanding written & oral communication skills.
• Course study related to finance, real estate development or a related industry (such as architecture or planning);

• Financial and analytical acumen mainly with Microsoft Excel and Argus, a plus;
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to present information and respond to questions / inquiries from senior staff, peers, and business associates;
• Theoretical background with experience in some parts of the commercial investment and development process, such as:

• Land acquisition and sourcing;
• Feasibility studies;
• Market studies;
• Financial analysis and budgeting;
• Entitlements and zoning;
• Project valuation and finance;
• Architectural design and construction management;
• Leasing, marketing, and public relations;
• Basic knowledge of cost control processes, real estate funding and project reporting;
• Sustainable building concepts (LEED, WELL, Fitwel certifications)

Working towards or completed a Bachelor's Degree from four-year college or university minimum, and/or on going or completed MBA or Master’s Degree in related fields.

Developing Your Career at Skanska, You Will:

• Contribute to a sustainable future improving the lives of people, communities and companies;
• Collaborate in an open culture where sound values and dedicated people come together for greater results;
• Thrive in a people-driven international company with countless opportunities to learn and grow.

Skanska is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination, harassment or retaliation. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge is based on job requirement, individual qualifications, merit, and business needs. Skanska does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability (includes physical or mental), citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, civil union or domestic partnership status, military or veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

Skanska is one of the world’s leading construction and development companies. Skanska’s core operations in the U.S. include building construction, civil infrastructure and developing self-financed commercial properties. In 2020, construction in the U.S. generated $6.5 billion in revenue, and as a developer in the U.S., Skanska has invested a total of $2.8 billion in commercial and multi-family projects. With U.S. headquarters in New York City, Skanska has 29 offices with 7,600 employees nationwide. An industry-leading innovator in both safety and project execution, Skanska offers competitive solutions for traditional and complex assignments that build a more sustainable future for our customers and communities. Global revenue of parent company Skanska AB, headquartered in Stockholm and listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, totaled approximately $17.2 billion in 2020.

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