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Brookfield Residential · 5 hours ago

Intern - Housing Operations (Scottsdale)

Scottsdale, AZ

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Brookfield Residential is a leading North American land developer and homebuilder focused on creating exceptional living experiences. They are seeking an intern for their Summer Internship Program to support their Arizona Operations Team, providing practical experience in the development and residential real estate industry.

Commercial Real EstateReal EstateResidential

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Spread and analyze bids in excel for awarding contracts

Understand the contract scope of work and specifications for a community

Work with vendors on qualifying bids

Participate in contract negotiations

Participate in competition walks to gather information regarding sales prices, options, and specifications. Document with photos and collateral

Research new products with manufacturers and installers, present findings to purchasing team. If implemented, create/adjust scope of work

Generate POs for new lot starts

Generate budgets and reports at the request of management

Work with Operations Manager on Starts process submitting plot plans, permits, etc

Collaborate with third parties to ensure timely delivery of paperwork for starts package

Review invoices and assign in system to appropriate team member for coding and approval

Help facilitate meetings, lunches, etc. with internal teams in the office and on-site

Establish best practices for new processes and initiatives

Upload and manage documentation in BuildPro for Construction team

Generate budgets and reports at the request of management

Review site for trash or SWPPPS violations. This will include checking catch basins, BMP’s, wash outs, restroom facility containment, etc

Walk with inspector and assistant on daily inspections

Review corrections with assistant and the trade and or Plans if necessary

Join weekly safety meeting with site team

Be on the lookout for site safety violations and report to Site Managers

Review plans and any needed RFI information to architect or engineers

Generate quality control lists with site team and input defects in BuildPro

Reach out to trades via phone to address and quality issues or needed revisions

Work with designers on package selections / edits

Streamline documentation between departments ensuring timely turns

Follow up with any questions and clarifications that may arise from Sales or Construction

Review new materials from manufactures for the latest product offering

Qualification

Real EstateConstruction ManagementAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam PlayerPositive Attitude

Required

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in a related field (e.g., Real Estate, Construction Management, Business, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

A keen interest in real estate and development

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