What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern position at Portman?
Business Title: Development Intern
Business Vertical: Development and Construction
Location: Atlanta, GA
Founded by famed architect John Portman in the 1950s, Portman is a privately owned national real estate investment, development, and management firm focused on delivering premier quality office, hospitality, residential, industrial, and mixed-use projects, prioritizing occupant experience through first-class execution. The diversified, full-service company has developed over 72 million square feet of landmark real estate assets and currently has over 27 projects in development throughout eleven markets across the country, employing an unequaled pedigree of experience, industry knowledge, and commitment to excellence. Portman has established a successful global network and has a proven track record with the world’s top financial institutions. Teams in the company’s national offices seamlessly connect to develop, finance, and manage a diverse portfolio in the key strategic and emerging markets throughout the US. Portman Holdings continues to achieve success through investors, partners, and client relationships that deliver exceptional real estate assets and innovative, experiential places. For more information, visit www.portmanholdings.com
SUMMARY
Reporting to the Development Management team, the Intern will learn firsthand the business of Commercial Development. This unique opportunity provides a ground up view of the workings of commercial development. You will apply your academic/work experiences using today’s practical approach to industry standards. Come start your journey with Portman Holdings.
AREAS OF FOCUS & ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Understanding the fundamentals or modeling aspects of development and acquisition projects including, feasibility, investment returns, project budgets, and operating pro-formulas
- Basic reporting in areas of income and expense, financial structuring options, and feasibility analysis
- Transaction activity and trends
- Financial market trends
- Reviewing project
REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Undergraduate studies in business, engineering, or construction preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of formal training/education preferred
- Planning and analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to work independently with minimal direction and oversight
- Positive leadership characteristics and team player with the ability to foster good working relationships at every level of an organization, both internally and externally
Portman is deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neurodiversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds. Portman is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process.