Real Estate Development Summer Analyst

The Keith Corporation • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Keith Corporation (TKC) is seeking a rising college junior or senior for its Summer 2027 Real Estate Development Internship. The Intern will support real estate finance, underwriting, and development activities as directed by the CFO, working with development teams across the Industrial, Office, Retail, and Healthcare sectors. The internship provides exposure to the full development process, from site selection, due diligence, and entitlements through financing, design, construction, leasing, and disposition. The Intern will also participate in meetings with real estate attorneys, financial institutions, general contractors, civil engineers, architects, brokers, and other industry partners.

This is a full-time, seasonal, non-exempt internship lasting approximately eight weeks, beginning June 2, 2027. Work is normally Monday through Friday, with additional hours potentially required. Occasional local travel to project sites, properties, and off-site meetings is expected. The role has no supervisory responsibilities and operates in a professional office environment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, Economics, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Completed coursework in corporate finance and/or accounting.
• Demonstrated interest in commercial real estate development and investment.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with a solid grasp of real estate finance concepts such as NOI and cap rates.
• Clear and concise oral and written communication, including the ability to present information to senior leadership.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis and documentation.
• Strong organization and time management, with the ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
• Intellectual curiosity and initiative, including asking thoughtful questions and seeking learning opportunities.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work across finance and development teams.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential financial and transaction information.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Responsible use of AI productivity tools to support research and analysis.
• Able to meet the position’s physical demands, including frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Real estate coursework.
• Familiarity with real estate data and valuation platforms such as CoStar and ARGUS Enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Assist development teams with financial underwriting of development and acquisition opportunities across Industrial, Office, Retail, and Healthcare sectors.
• Build and maintain pro forma models, including development budgets, sources and uses, cash flow projections, and return metrics.
• Prepare sensitivity and scenario analyses on rents, construction costs, interest rates, and exit cap rates.
• Conduct market research on rent and sale comparables, construction pipelines, demographics, and economic trends using CoStar and other data sources.
• Support due diligence by reviewing site information, surveys, environmental and geotechnical reports, zoning, and title materials.
• Assist in preparing investment analyses, lender materials, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Help track project budgets, draw requests, and schedules in coordination with development and construction management staff.
• Assist with debt financing activities, including loan comparisons, term sheet summaries, and lender reporting.
• Attend and take notes at meetings with real estate attorneys, financial institutions, general contractors, civil engineers, architects, brokers, and other industry partners.
• Participate in project site visits and construction progress meetings.
• Maintain and update internal deal tracking, pipeline, and portfolio databases.
• Complete special projects as assigned and present a final project to senior leadership at the conclusion of the internship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern