Real Estate Development Intern – IndustrialCompany: Hernandez Development Services
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (Las Olas Headquarters)
Job Type: Internship (In-Person)
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Launch Your Career in Real Estate Development
Hernandez Development Services is seeking a motivated Real Estate Development Intern to join our team at our headquarters in the heart of Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale.
This is not a typical internship. You'll work directly alongside experienced developers, engineers, architects, and construction professionals on active industrial real estate projects from site selection through construction. You'll gain meaningful, hands-on experience across the full development lifecycle while contributing to real projects that shape South Florida's industrial landscape.
This opportunity is ideal for students who want to understand how industrial real estate is planned, financed, entitled, designed, and built—and who are eager to think like developers, not just designers or engineers.
What You'll Do
As a Development Intern, you'll gain exposure to every phase of the development process, including:
- Assist with site selection, feasibility studies, zoning research, and due diligence
- Review surveys, environmental reports, geotechnical reports, and utility information
- Support site planning, building layouts, and design coordination with architects and engineers
- Participate in entitlement and permitting efforts, including municipal research and application support
- Help organize bid packages, review budgets, compare contractor proposals, and track project schedules
- Attend Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings and construction site visits
- Review RFIs, submittals, change orders, and construction progress
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis
- Participate in internal development strategy meetings and cross-functional collaboration
- Assist with reporting, project tracking, and process improvements
What You'll Learn
By the end of the internship, you'll have practical experience in:
- Evaluating development sites and identifying project risks
- Reading and interpreting construction drawings and technical documents
- Understanding entitlement, design, construction, budgeting, and scheduling
- Coordinating with consultants, contractors, and municipalities
- Applying industrial development best practices to real projects
- Making development decisions that balance cost, schedule, functionality, and long-term value
QualificationsRequired
- Currently pursuing a degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, or a related technical discipline
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans
- Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design software
- Strong Microsoft Excel and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn
Preferred
- Experience with SketchUp or site planning software
- Familiarity with zoning, permitting, or land development processes
- Interest in industrial real estate development
What We're Looking For
We value interns who are curious, resourceful, and eager to take ownership. You'll be trusted with meaningful responsibilities, participate in real meetings, visit active job sites, and learn directly from experienced professionals. This is an opportunity to build practical skills while gaining exposure to every stage of the development process.High-performing interns may be considered for future full-time opportunities with Hernandez Development Services upon graduation.
Compensation & Location
- $25.00 per hour
- In-person internship based at our headquarters in Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Opportunities to attend project meetings and visit active development sites throughout South Florida
If you're looking for an internship where you'll make a real impact, develop technical expertise, and gain experience that sets you apart, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
