Location
Calgary - 4906 Richard Road SWBusiness
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
Overview:
The Development Intern supports the Project Management and Development team by assisting with the coordination, costing, documentation, and communication required to deliver residential development projects. This role provides hands-on exposure to land development, construction operations, budgeting, purchasing, and cross-functional collaboration.
You will work closely with Project Managers, construction teams, trades, suppliers, designers, accounting, marketing, and sales to ensure accurate information flows from planning through production.
Key Deliverables:
- Support Project Managers with budgeting, cost-to-complete reviews, estimates, and variance reporting
- Assist with RFIs, SIs, change tracking, schedules, specifications, and project documentation
- Prepare material take-offs and validate supplier quantities from drawings
- Set up projects in purchasing systems and issue purchase orders
- Support tendering activities, shop drawing reviews, and attend site/team meetings
- Maintain accurate project files, including budgets, purchase orders, and change orders
- Audit interior selections and ensure pricing, extras, and changes are communicated to all stakeholders
- Assist in resolving site issues related to materials, delivery, or specifications
- Maintain current pricing and cost data; prepare cost comparisons and margin analysis
- Support pricing updates, bid reviews, invoice matching, and contract documentation
- Assist with tender packages for new phases and plans
- Support communication and relationships with trades and suppliers
- Assist in evaluating vendors and identifying opportunities for improved quality and cost efficiency
What You'll Bring:
- 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 in office.
What We Offer:
- 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
