Position Summary
The intern will support the Real Estate Asset Management team through hands on, observational, and analytical work, including:
- Shadowing building engineers and asset management professionals to learn about building operations, sustainability practices, and property level workflows
- Assisting with Cortex energy data analysis, including reviewing the building performance dashboards, identifying trends, and supporting efficiency initiatives
- Participating in site visits to gain exposure to construction, maintenance operations, tenant spaces, and the broader asset portfolio
- Engaging in observational learning opportunities designed to expand their understanding of commercial real estate, property management, and asset stewardship within a nonprofit institutional setting
Hours Per Week: 28 hours a week | Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm | Pay Rate: $20 an hour
To be considered you must be a student enrolled in an undergraduate program. The Internship will run from June 1st, 2026- July 31st, 2026
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the Asset Management team with analysis of building energy performance data using the Cortex platform and other building management system tools.
Review interval energy consumption data and support identification of operational trends, anomalies, and potential efficiency improvements.
Participate in walkthroughs of building mechanical spaces, including central plant systems, HVAC equipment, and other base-building infrastructure.
Support asset-level sustainability initiatives, including documentation and monitoring of building performance metrics.
Shadow building engineers, property managers, and asset management professionals to observe day-to-day building operations and asset management decision-making.
Assist in organizing and summarizing building operational data, vendor reports, and performance dashboards for internal review.
Contribute to preparation of a final summer project analyzing the HVAC systems and central plant at 76 Trinity Place, including recommendations for improved operational efficiency and building management system optimization.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ACTIVITIES
- Strong interest in building systems, sustainability, energy efficiency, or commercial real estate operations.
- Basic analytical and quantitative skills with ability to review data sets and identify patterns.
- Comfort using spreadsheets (MS Office), dashboards, and data-analysis tools.
- Ability to communicate observations and findings clearly in both written and verbal formats.
- Participate in site visits and engage with engineering and property management teams.
- Curiosity and eagerness about building automation systems, HVAC operations, and asset management practices.
REQUIRED AND PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CREDENTIALS
Required
- Student participating in the Stacks & Joules workforce development program or similar building-technology training program.
- Coursework or training related to building automation, HVAC systems, energy management, computer programming, or building controls.
Preferred
- Exposure to building automation systems, building management systems (BMS), or energy-monitoring platforms.
- Familiarity with data analysis using Excel or similar tools.
- Interest in careers related to building engineering, sustainability, property management, or real estate asset management.