What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asset Management and Strategic Projects Intern position at Balfour Beatty Communities?
Who We Are
At Balfour Beatty Communities, we are dedicated to a singular mission: delivering the quality communities people are proud to call home. We believe exceptional living experiences can only be created when We Care—about our residents, our partners, our communities and each other. Our culture of caring drives every aspect of our business, guiding us to always do the right thing and build meaningful connections as we fulfill the needs of our residents and partners with sincerity, empathy and creativity.
About The Role
The Asset Management & Strategic Projects Intern will support Balfour Beatty Communities’ asset management and strategic business priorities through financial analysis, research, data organization, and development of internal briefing materials. The intern will assist with project-level and portfolio-level analytical workstreams, support research tied to military housing and MHPI-related issues, and provide ad hoc support to business leaders on strategic initiatives. This role is intended to provide hands-on exposure to an institutional real estate / asset management environment while contributing meaningful analytical support to the organization.
What You'll Be Doing
Training (Recommended): Exposure to financial modeling, valuation analysis, accounting, real estate, or public-private partnership structures preferred
Typical Physical Demands: Regularly use hands to manipulate tools, controls, phones, and computer keyboard. Frequently stand, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, and stoop. Sit and stand to do clerical work. Regularly lift and move office supplies up to 20 lbs.
Work is performed in an office. Employee frequently interacts directly with community management, facilities management, residents and other staff members during the workday.
Balfour Beatty Communities is part of Balfour Beatty Investments and Balfour Beatty, plc, an international group that finances, develops, builds and maintains infrastructure assets
At Balfour Beatty Communities, we are dedicated to a singular mission: delivering the quality communities people are proud to call home. We believe exceptional living experiences can only be created when We Care—about our residents, our partners, our communities and each other. Our culture of caring drives every aspect of our business, guiding us to always do the right thing and build meaningful connections as we fulfill the needs of our residents and partners with sincerity, empathy and creativity.
About The Role
The Asset Management & Strategic Projects Intern will support Balfour Beatty Communities’ asset management and strategic business priorities through financial analysis, research, data organization, and development of internal briefing materials. The intern will assist with project-level and portfolio-level analytical workstreams, support research tied to military housing and MHPI-related issues, and provide ad hoc support to business leaders on strategic initiatives. This role is intended to provide hands-on exposure to an institutional real estate / asset management environment while contributing meaningful analytical support to the organization.
What You'll Be Doing
- Assist with review of project-level and portfolio-level financial performance, including operating trends, variance analysis, and benchmarking. Support organization and interpretation of financial data to inform internal decision-making.
- Prepare and update Excel-based financial analyses, scenario models, and other analytical tools to support asset management and strategic initiatives. Assist with organizing assumptions, normalizing inputs, and presenting outputs clearly.
- Conduct research on military housing, MHPI-related topics, capital structure considerations, and other external or internal issues relevant to BBC’s portfolio and business strategy. Summarize findings in clear written materials for internal use.
- Support development of internal memos, summaries, presentations, and leadership briefing materials. Assist in structuring information in a concise, executive-ready format.
- Provide support on ad hoc projects and other duties as assigned.
- Current undergraduate student with GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred
- Pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Real Estate, Business, Public Policy, or related field
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Prior internship, analytical, finance, research, or related work experience preferred
- Possession of a valid state issues driver’s license and safe driving record are required
- Strong Excel and general Microsoft Office skills required
- Demonstrated interest in financial analysis, asset management, real estate, infrastructure, or related fields
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and ability to organize information clearly
- Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple assignments, and execute with a sense of urgency
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive internal information with discretion and professionalism
- Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively with colleagues across functions
Training (Recommended): Exposure to financial modeling, valuation analysis, accounting, real estate, or public-private partnership structures preferred
Typical Physical Demands: Regularly use hands to manipulate tools, controls, phones, and computer keyboard. Frequently stand, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, and stoop. Sit and stand to do clerical work. Regularly lift and move office supplies up to 20 lbs.
Work is performed in an office. Employee frequently interacts directly with community management, facilities management, residents and other staff members during the workday.
Balfour Beatty Communities is part of Balfour Beatty Investments and Balfour Beatty, plc, an international group that finances, develops, builds and maintains infrastructure assets