Center of Excellence Summer 2027 Internship

JLL•Latham, MN

9d•Remote

About The Position

JLL is seeking a Summer Intern to support its Center of Excellence operations and project management team. The intern will learn to support project delivery and contribute initiative, forward thinking, and interest in adopting technologies and improving processes. The role offers exposure to construction projects from start to finish and to multiple aspects of commercial real estate. The internship runs from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027. The posting lists Plymouth, Minnesota, as the program location and also lists Remote – Cambridge, Massachusetts; Latham, New York; and Plymouth, Minnesota. JLL does not offer relocation assistance or housing for the internship. Candidates must have permanent U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship is not provided. The intern will support operations and project management, maintain project documentation, coordinate vendor activities, participate in project walks, provide financial and administrative support, identify process improvements, and collaborate on project deliverables. Expected compensation is $8,400–$10,000 USD per year. Previous accounting, construction, or real estate support experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Requirements

Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree, with 2–3 years completed, in a field related to Architecture, Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or Accounting.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including customer service and presentation abilities.
Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and collaborate effectively with multiple individuals across projects to meet deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Interest in commercial real estate, property management, and gaining broad experience in commercial real estate.
Detail-oriented and organized, with a creative mindset and proactive, self-motivated attitude.
Permanent U.S. work authorization; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Previous accounting, construction, or real estate support experience.

Responsibilities

Enter project work orders and ensure project data in work orders is maintained and updated.
Coordinate meeting invitations and transcribe meeting minutes.
Manage requirements, reports, and progress updates, keeping documentation accurate, organized, and accessible.
Handle vendor gate pass, escort, and shutdown requests, as well as calendar updates.
Accompany the operations team on client project walks to confirm scope of work and contractor bid walks.
Create RFPs and review vendor proposals and invoices.
Help ensure adherence to vendor agreements and financial processes throughout the project lifecycle.
Recommend best practices and process improvements to enhance project delivery and operations.
Collaborate with the operations management team to create reports, presentations, budgets, financial documents, playbooks, and other project deliverables, using project management technology and tools as required.