Location
San Ramon - 12657 Alcosta Blvd, Suite 250Business
At Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder for over 65 years, we have had one goal in mind – creating the best places to call home. From the development of award-winning, master-planned communities to the creation of well-designed homes, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for our customers, partners, employees, and members of the community.
As part of Brookfield — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound Sustainability practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.
If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.
Job Description
Your Team
Brookfield Residential’ s Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to the success of our projects and operations. This internship program is open to highly motivated and driven students who are eager to explore the development and residential real estate industry, gain practical experience, and make meaningful contributions to our team. The Summer Internship Program will begin on May 25, 2026 and conclude on August 14, 2026.
Your Key Deliverables
This opportunity will work closely with our Land Operations team which focuses on civil and landscape construction delivery to Brookfield’s Home Building team. Areas of responsibility will include but are not limited to the following:
· Gain hands-on experience delivering large-scale land development projects by supporting the planning, budgeting, scheduling, and construction of heavy civil infrastructure across Brookfield’s Bay Area portfolio.
· Work directly with construction and land operations teams in the field, participating in site walks and observing mass grading, wet and dry utility installation, paving, concrete flatwork, and overall site development from entitlement through turnover.
· Support the bid and procurement process by reviewing civil improvement plans, preparing quantity takeoffs, assisting with cost estimates, drafting bid packages, and comparing contractor proposals across multiple civil scopes.
· Contribute to design refinement and value creation by reviewing improvement plans, construction documents, and agency requirements with a focus on constructability, value engineering, and alignment with approved permits and schedules.
· Collaborate across disciplines by coordinating with engineers, utilities, contractors, and public agencies; tracking plan submittals and permits; attending cross-functional meetings with land, planning, construction, and acquisitions teams; and helping ensure projects stay on time and on budget.
Qualifications
· Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in a related field (e.g. Construction Management, Engineering, Real Estate, Urban Planning). Land Operations requires an understanding of civil infrastructure, as such preference will be given to candidates with Civil Engineering and Heavy Civil Construction Management backgrounds.
· Ability to actively engage in field-based work environments, including visiting active construction sites, participating in site walks, and observing ongoing civil infrastructure and land development activities.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
· A keen interest in land development and infrastructure.
· Self-motivated, eager to learn, and a strong team player.
· A positive and can-do attitude.
· Ability to work 40 hours per week Monday – Friday.
· Must possess reliable transportation.
Benefits
· Hands-on experience in a real estate development environment.
· Mentorship from industry professionals.
· Exposure to diverse projects and challenges.
· Networking opportunities within the real estate industry.
· Competitive compensation for the internship duration.
· Potential for future career opportunities within Brookfield Residential.
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We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.