Cost Management Summer 2025 Internship - Chicago, IL, San Diego, CA, or Washington, DC (Hybrid)
About JLL Work Dynamics:
Work Dynamics at JLL offers comprehensive workplace solutions designed to optimize the productivity, efficiency, and employee experience within organizations. Combining data-driven insights with innovative technologies, Work Dynamics assists businesses in creating tailored workplace strategies that align with their unique goals and objectives. By leveraging JLL's expertise in workplace strategy, space planning, change management, and workplace technology, the Work Dynamics team brings together the physical, digital, and cultural aspects of the workplace to drive employee satisfaction, collaboration, and overall business success.
About Project and Development Services (PDS):
JLL PDS, or Project and Development Services, is a specialized division within JLL that focuses on delivering comprehensive project management and development services to clients across various industries. PDS provides end-to-end solutions for new construction, renovation, relocation, and fit-out projects, helping clients optimize their real estate assets and achieve their business goals. With a team of experienced professionals, PDS offers expertise in project planning, design and construction management, cost control, and risk mitigation, ensuring successful project delivery within budget and timeline parameters. JLL PDS leverages its global network and best practices to seamlessly manage projects of all sizes and complexities, from small-scale office refurbishments to large-scale industrial developments and infrastructure projects.
What the job involves:
We are currently seeking a Summer Intern in Cost Management to join our team. In this role, you will learn the craft of cost management and estimating, and have the opportunity to work with our team across multiple projects and locations.
As an Intern in Cost Management at JLL, you will:
Support the team in preparing detailed and accurate construction cost and project cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction
Research local market pricing for material, labor, and equipment using published documents, historical data,
Assist with creating benchmark databases
Assist in reviewing and analyzing project documentation
Program Details
Dates: June 2, 2025 - August 8, 2025
Location: Chicago, IL, San Diego, CA, or Washington, DC
Education, Skills, and Experience
Pursuing a bachelor's degree, with 2-3 years completed, in Architecture, Construction Management, Business, or Engineering
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Intermediate to Expert level in Excel, Project, PowerPoint and SharePoint and Smartsheet
Ability to collaborate with multiple individuals and meet deadlines
Interest in commercial real estate industry
Proactive and self-motivated mindset
Thrives in fast-paced team environment, gaining broad experience in commercial real estate
Highly energetic and able to work independently
Detail-oriented, organized, and creative
General business experience
We do not offer relocation assistance or housing for our internship program.
Permanent US work authorization required.
About our Internship Program
Take the opportunity to start your career early in the commercial real estate field! Spend time learning what it’s like to work in the fast-paced, entrepreneurial, team-oriented environment at JLL.
Interns are an important part of what makes JLL a great place to work. Within our program, interns are an integral part of our team working alongside real estate analysts, transaction professionals and other associates. You will gain valuable insight into the commercial real estate industry while being exposed to multiple lines of business over the course of your internship.
Location:
On-site –Chicago, IL