What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer '26 Intern - Capital Budgets position at Welltower™ Inc. (NYSE:WELL)?
WELLTOWER – REIMAGINE REAL ESTATE WITH US
Welltower, now the world’s largest real estate company by market capitalization, is growing at an exciting pace! We’re transforming how the world thinks about senior living and wellness-focused real estate—creating vibrant, purpose-driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and endlessly ambitious—guided by our mantra: The only easy day was yesterday.
Meaningful Work Alongside Meaningful Relationships
Our interns don’t get side projects—they’re immersed in high-priority work from day one. You’ll collaborate directly with our teams to evaluate opportunities, design innovative solutions, and help deliver long-term value. With direct access to senior leadership, hands-on experience across our platform, and a culture that prizes ambition and curiosity, you’ll develop extraordinary skills in just ten weeks.
If you’re a bold, independent thinker who thrives on challenge, embraces complexity, and is excited by the opportunity to disrupt an industry through creativity, capital allocation, and compounding growth, Welltower is the place to launch your career.
Summary & Key Responsibilities
The Capital Budget Intern supports the Capital Administration team in tracking, reporting, and analyzing construction and redevelopment project budgets. This role provides hands-on experience in financial analysis, project accounting, and real estate operations. The intern assists in maintaining accurate financial records, verifying approvals, and supporting the preparation of reports and dashboards used by management. This position offers a valuable opportunity to learn about capital planning, real estate finance, and construction project management while working closely with the Budget Manager and broader Capital team.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TRAVEL
No travel is expected for this position.
Minimum Requirements
About Welltower
Welltower® Inc. (NYSE: WELL) an S&P 500 company, is the world's preeminent residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure company. Our portfolio of 1,500 Seniors and Wellness Housing communities is positioned at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. We also seek to support physicians in our Outpatient Medical buildings with the critical infrastructure needed to deliver quality care.
Our real estate portfolio is unmatched, located in highly attractive micro-markets with stunning built environments. Yet, we are an unusual real estate organization as we view ourselves as a product company in a real estate wrapper driven by relationships and unconventional culture.
Through our disciplined approach to capital allocation powered by our data science platform and superior operating results driven by the Welltower Business System, we aspire to deliver long-term compounding of per share growth and returns for our existing investors – our North Star.
Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet
Welltower, now the world’s largest real estate company by market capitalization, is growing at an exciting pace! We’re transforming how the world thinks about senior living and wellness-focused real estate—creating vibrant, purpose-driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and endlessly ambitious—guided by our mantra: The only easy day was yesterday.
Meaningful Work Alongside Meaningful Relationships
Our interns don’t get side projects—they’re immersed in high-priority work from day one. You’ll collaborate directly with our teams to evaluate opportunities, design innovative solutions, and help deliver long-term value. With direct access to senior leadership, hands-on experience across our platform, and a culture that prizes ambition and curiosity, you’ll develop extraordinary skills in just ten weeks.
If you’re a bold, independent thinker who thrives on challenge, embraces complexity, and is excited by the opportunity to disrupt an industry through creativity, capital allocation, and compounding growth, Welltower is the place to launch your career.
Summary & Key Responsibilities
The Capital Budget Intern supports the Capital Administration team in tracking, reporting, and analyzing construction and redevelopment project budgets. This role provides hands-on experience in financial analysis, project accounting, and real estate operations. The intern assists in maintaining accurate financial records, verifying approvals, and supporting the preparation of reports and dashboards used by management. This position offers a valuable opportunity to learn about capital planning, real estate finance, and construction project management while working closely with the Budget Manager and broader Capital team.
- Support the team in funding and maintaining capital and redevelopment budgets using company systems such as Yardi.
- Assist in identifying and resolving basic budget or invoice discrepancies under staff supervision.
- Support monthly job closeout activities by helping verify data accuracy and completeness.
- Assist with reconciling project-related expenses, including p-card transactions and vendor payments.
- Help maintain organized records for project funding, approvals, and assignments.
- Provide administrative support for purchase order and funding processes.
- Learn and apply budget management and financial reporting concepts through real-world project exposure.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TRAVEL
No travel is expected for this position.
Minimum Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Real Estate, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
- Interest in capital budgeting, real estate finance, or construction project management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
- Familiarity with Yardi or other financial systems is a plus, but not required.
About Welltower
Welltower® Inc. (NYSE: WELL) an S&P 500 company, is the world's preeminent residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure company. Our portfolio of 1,500 Seniors and Wellness Housing communities is positioned at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. We also seek to support physicians in our Outpatient Medical buildings with the critical infrastructure needed to deliver quality care.
Our real estate portfolio is unmatched, located in highly attractive micro-markets with stunning built environments. Yet, we are an unusual real estate organization as we view ourselves as a product company in a real estate wrapper driven by relationships and unconventional culture.
Through our disciplined approach to capital allocation powered by our data science platform and superior operating results driven by the Welltower Business System, we aspire to deliver long-term compounding of per share growth and returns for our existing investors – our North Star.
Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet