Summer Internship - Real Estate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

16h

About The Position

The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), which oversees over $2 billion in capital programs and projects, is responsible for capital planning, project delivery, property management, and real estate services for the Commonwealth. We are stewards of the Commonwealth’s assets, which include 5.5 million square feet of state buildings. As an agency, we care for the people of our state and the future of our planet. We are responsible for all real estate activities, including acquisitions dispositions and leasing, managing over 100 transactions each year. We work with state agencies to create and manage forward-thinking, sustainable buildings to meet the needs of the Commonwealth’s citizens and help achieve a zero-carbon future. We are partners with fellow agencies to help them meet their strategic needs with fiscally responsible building and real estate solutions. We support the growth of the Commonwealth’s economy and actively engage with private sector partners to make it easier to do business with the Commonwealth. We work to expand access, opportunity, and equity to create more inclusive services, planning and outcomes for all the citizens of the Commonwealth. DCAMM's Office of Real Estate Management (OREM) is looking for an intern to support the leasing and asset management team with document management, compliance tracking, lease administration, data research, and project coordination tasks. This role will provide interns with hands-on experience with real estate operations, lease documentation, and portfolio management within a large property portfolio.

Requirements

• Must be a student pursuing a degree in a related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to conduct research and analyze data.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship experience in real estate or a related field.
• Familiarity with lease administration or property management concepts.
• Experience with data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Review, update, and organize standard leasing templates and correspondence.
• Assist with lease administration tasks, including preparing and updating lease abstracts and Notices of Lease.
• Maintain and update internal tracking systems for lease expirations, project status, and compliance requirements.
• Support occupancy tracking and assist with project documentation, including RFP and selection data.
• Assist with landlord outreach for required documents such as as-built drawings, insurance certificates, and supporting materials.
• Help organize documentation and assist with NNN audits and billing verification.
• Update compliance lists and assist in monitoring lease and landlord compliance deadlines.
• Assist with onboarding a new workplace reservation system and support internal implementation tasks.
• Support maintenance of internal Excel models, including calling municipal building offices, refreshing data sources, and testing data quality.
• Tracking and compiling public comments on real estate dispositions.
• Provide general administrative and research support to the team.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience with real estate operations, lease documentation, and portfolio management.
• Opportunity to work within a large property portfolio.
• Supportive team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees