Construction - Tenant Improvements Intern (Summer 2026)

About us:

Phillips Edison & Company takes PRIDE in creating great omni-channel grocery-anchored shopping experiences and improving communities, one center at a time. PECO’s culture is fueled by the ENERGY our team brings to work every day – to find creative solutions and create value for our centers, our investors, our communities and the greater world around us. PECO’s culture is driven by our team’s CONNECTION to each other and the communities in which we live and work. PECO embraces the OPPORTUNITY to source and implement creative and sustainable programs to create a positive impact on the environment.

Phillips Edison’s operating platform provides retail services including acquisition, redevelopment, leasing and management of grocery-anchored retail centers.

What you’ll do:

• Assist with tracking and managing active TIA projects from inception to completion, including monitoring tenant delivery and opening dates.
• Communicate with tenants (“neighbors”) to understand their scope of work, timelines, and construction needs that help them open sooner and commence rent earlier.
• Support outreach efforts to gather information on construction plans, permitting status, and provide continuous follow-up.
• Update and maintain project dashboards and trackers (MRI and other tools) for accurate reporting.
• Collaborate with leasing, construction, and property management teams to ensure alignment of project goals.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and assist in documenting best practices.
  
  
  

What we’re looking for:

• A current university student enrolled in a degree seeking program studying Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, Real Estate, or other related program and in good academic standing
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Procore) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in commercial real estate and tenant improvement processes.
  
  
  

Why PECO?

With consistent recognition as one of Cincinnati's top workplaces for 9 consecutive years, PECO's success as one of the nation's largest owners and operators of grocery-anchored shopping centers is driven by a strong employee culture and a small company feel. PECO values diversity, equity, and inclusion through various employee resource groups, and offers numerous wellness programs – including an on-site fitness facility and fitness classes. At PECO, associates enjoy meaningful interactions with one another, creating an energetic, high performing, yet relaxed work environment where individuals truly enjoy being a part of the team.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Real Estate or related field

Bachelors or better in Architecture or related field

Bachelors or better in Construction Management Services or related field

Bachelors or better in Construction Engineering or related field