Development Manager Intern

Please be advised that housing or relocation assistance is not provided for intern positions within our San Diego, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, New York or Hawai'i divisions.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. H-1B lottery registration submission and completion of the STEM OPT I-983 training plan are considered sponsorship.

Job Description Summary:The Graduate Development Intern will support the Development Manager and broader Lindgren team on active real estate development and investment initiatives.

This role offers hands-on exposure across the full development lifecycle, including acquisitions, due diligence, design, construction, and asset management, while building practical experience in a fast-paced, vertically integrated development platform.

The ideal candidate is a graduate student with strong analytical skills, curiosity, and a desire to build a career in real estate development.

Target Duration: 6–12 months (full-time) Location: Primarily remote (Denver / L.A. / Bay Area preferred) Travel: Limited, based on project needs

Compensation Range: $24.00-$29.00 Hourly Rate.

Job Description:Key Responsibilities and Learning Areas Operations & Project Coordination · Provide general administrative support to the real estate development team as needed · Assist with coordination of internal and external meetings, including agenda development, tracking action items, and meeting minutes. · Maintain organized project documentation and support team communication across stakeholders · Identify opportunities to improve workflows and team efficiency · Support preparation of project materials including budgets, schedules, and reporting packages Development, Design & Construction · Assist with review of design documents, budgets, and schedules to identify risks or gaps · Support coordination with consultants, contractors, and internal teams · Track project milestones, budget updates, and key deliverables · Participate in construction and design meetings to build understanding of project execution Due Diligence & Acquisitions · Assist with underwriting, market research, and site feasibility analysis · Support due diligence efforts, including review of entitlements, zoning, and consultant reports · Help organize transaction materials and track diligence timelines Asset Management Exposure · Assist with tracking asset performance (leasing, operating metrics, budgets) · Support preparation of internal reporting and investment updates · Participate in strategic discussions around asset optimization and operations Qualifications Required · Currently enrolled or graduated from a graduate program focused on real estate or the built environment · Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel · Excellent organizational and communication skills · Interest in real estate development, construction, and investment Preferred · Prior internship or experience in real estate, construction, or finance · Familiarity with real estate financial modeling and basic underwriting concepts · Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a team environment