'26 Summer Associate (Masters/MBA) - Real Estate Development
About The Position
The Development Internship provides exposure to all facets of the development process, including feasibility and market analysis, benchmarking, research, and underwriting. Interns will apply their analytical and communication skills while supporting both internal and external relationship management, a cornerstone of Welltower’s development strategy and industry leadership. Welltower is transforming how the world thinks about senior living and wellness-focused real estate—creating vibrant, purpose-driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and endlessly ambitious—guided by our mantra: The only easy day was yesterday. Our interns don’t get side projects—they’re immersed in high-priority work from day one. You’ll collaborate directly with our teams to evaluate opportunities, design innovative solutions, and help deliver long-term value. With direct access to senior leadership, hands-on experience across our platform, and a culture that prizes ambition and curiosity, you’ll develop extraordinary skills in just ten weeks. If you’re a bold, independent thinker who thrives on challenge, embraces complexity, and is excited by the opportunity to disrupt an industry through creativity, capital allocation, and compounding growth, Welltower is the place to launch your career.
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled in a MS or MBA program.
- Previous internship or relevant work experience is preferred.
- Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and verification of employment, education, and other credentials relevant to the position.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Investments team to analyze development opportunities at the pre-acquisition stage.
- Assist in overseeing active deals through turnover.
- Support the management of internal and external partnerships.
- Benchmark key information to compare and evaluate future deals.
- Contribute to the underwriting of development opportunities.
- Assist in tracking and reviewing development budgets.
- Help standardize and align information provided by partners.
- Support the analysis of partner performance.
- Participate in site and land visits, as well as market assessments.
- Assist in the selection process for contractors and consultants.
- Help educate Investment team members on the development process.
- Develop an understanding of market supply and demand fundamentals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
