About the role#
This is a full-time, on-site internship for Summer 2027 based in Irvine, California. You will spend 8 to 10 weeks working with our team on industrial real estate development projects. The role provides exposure to the full development lifecycle, from initial due diligence to final construction.
What you'll do#
- Work alongside Development Managers, Construction Managers, Civil Engineers, Architects, and municipal agencies.
- Review site constraints, zoning requirements, title reports, surveys, and environmental studies to assist with project due diligence.
- Support the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process by working with environmental consultants on technical studies and compliance.
- Coordinate grading, building, and utility permits while tracking status and responding to agency comments.
- Maintain project schedules by tracking milestones across design, permitting, procurement, and construction.
- Prepare bid packages, evaluate proposals, and assist with contract administration during contractor procurement.
- Manage construction documentation, including Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, change orders, and pay applications.
- Analyze project budgets, utility fees, and development costs to understand how engineering decisions impact project economics.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program for civil engineering, real estate, or construction management.
- Strong communication skills paired with high attention to detail.
- A resourceful approach to problem-solving that balances logic and creativity.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Irvine, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid internship.
About NorthPoint Development
NorthPoint Development is a privately held real estate firm based in Kansas City, Missouri. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on the development, acquisition, leasing, and management of industrial, multi-family, and data center assets. It maintains a staff of over 500 employees across several offices in the United States. The organization utilizes in-house teams for engineering, architecture, and construction to manage projects from start to finish.
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