What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Management Summer 2026 Internship - Charlotte, NC position at JLL?
About Facilities Management:
At JLL, facilities management is a core service offered to clients. JLL's facilities management team takes a holistic approach to managing buildings and facilities, focusing on delivering exceptional service, driving efficiency, and improving the overall occupant experience. JLL leverages its industry-leading technology and expertise to provide comprehensive solutions, including preventive and reactive maintenance, space planning and optimization, energy management, vendor management, sustainability initiatives, and workplace safety. By combining their knowledge of industry best practices with client-specific goals and requirements, JLL's facilities management team strives to create value, reduce costs, and enhance the operational performance of the facilities they manage.
What the job involves:
We are currently seeking a Summer Intern in Facilities Management to join our team. In this role, you will learn operational excellence in building management, client relationship development and service delivery, and innovative technology applications in smart building operations.
As a Summer Intern in Facilities Management at JLL, you will:
Permanent US work authorization required.
About Our Internship Program
Take the opportunity to start your career early in the commercial real estate field! Spend time learning what it's like to work in the fast-paced, entrepreneurial, team-oriented environment at JLL.
Interns are an important part of what makes JLL a great place to work. Within our program, interns are an integral part of our team working alongside real estate analysts, transaction professionals and other associates. You will gain valuable insight into the commercial real estate industry while being exposed to multiple lines of business over the course of your internship.
At JLL, facilities management is a core service offered to clients. JLL's facilities management team takes a holistic approach to managing buildings and facilities, focusing on delivering exceptional service, driving efficiency, and improving the overall occupant experience. JLL leverages its industry-leading technology and expertise to provide comprehensive solutions, including preventive and reactive maintenance, space planning and optimization, energy management, vendor management, sustainability initiatives, and workplace safety. By combining their knowledge of industry best practices with client-specific goals and requirements, JLL's facilities management team strives to create value, reduce costs, and enhance the operational performance of the facilities they manage.
What the job involves:
We are currently seeking a Summer Intern in Facilities Management to join our team. In this role, you will learn operational excellence in building management, client relationship development and service delivery, and innovative technology applications in smart building operations.
As a Summer Intern in Facilities Management at JLL, you will:
- Client Engagement & Business Development: Partner with Account Directors at client sites to understand their operational needs and contribute to new business opportunity processes while gaining insights into commercial real estate client management.
- Financial Analysis & Communication: Support financial reviews for JLL business operations and individual client accounts, while creating professional documentation for tenant communications and building announcements.
- Process Optimization & Technology Integration: Document and streamline special event processes from initial request through final license agreements, and support the operationalization of Smart Building Programs including manual development and system health protocols.
- Data Analytics & Dashboard Development: Develop operational dashboards and collaborate with teams to create data-driven use cases that transition services from schedule-based to demand-based models using building systems data.
- Facilities Operations & Vendor Management: Assist with facility condition assessments, maintenance planning, and administrative tasks while developing skills in vendor management, work order systems, and client relationship management.
- Dates: 6/1/2026 - 8/7/2026
- Location: Charlotte, NC
- Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree, with 2-3 years completed majoring in business, engineering, facilities management, or related field.
- Strong Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities for professional client and vendor interactions
- Independent Work Capability: Demonstrated ability to think critically, work autonomously, and take initiative on projects
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Applications and comfort learning new building management software systems
- Project Management Abilities: Proven capacity to manage multiple concurrent projects with varying stakeholders while meeting deadlines
- Industry Interest: Genuine enthusiasm for learning about commercial real estate, property management, and facilities operations
Permanent US work authorization required.
About Our Internship Program
Take the opportunity to start your career early in the commercial real estate field! Spend time learning what it's like to work in the fast-paced, entrepreneurial, team-oriented environment at JLL.
Interns are an important part of what makes JLL a great place to work. Within our program, interns are an integral part of our team working alongside real estate analysts, transaction professionals and other associates. You will gain valuable insight into the commercial real estate industry while being exposed to multiple lines of business over the course of your internship.