Architecture / Engineering Summer 2027 Internship

JLL's Technical Investment Advisory Services Team (Formerly known as Merritt & Harris Group) has been the industry leader in real estate consulting since 1937, providing trusted expertise to lenders, investors, and developers across North America.  

Following our 2016 merger with JLL, the team expanded its reach and depth of services while maintaining its core focus on Construction Risk Management and Technical Due Diligence.  

The multi-disciplinary team includes registered architects, licensed engineers, construction managers, sustainability specialists, and cost analysts who combine extensive technical knowledge with clear understanding of business objectives.  

Currently managing hundreds of active projects representing billions of dollars in total hard costs and spanning millions of square feet across dozens of states, the team serves 100+ distinct client companies across 20+ building types including residential, office, retail, industrial, sports, healthcare, education, gaming, entertainment, and infrastructure projects. 

As an Architectural/Engineering Intern at JLL, you will:   

• Assist expert design and construction professionals, including Registered Architects, Licensed Engineers, Construction Managers, and Cost Analysts with various tasks including but not limited to reading architectural/engineering construction documents, assisting in the review of project documents, digitally performing area take offs, and help analyze construction budgets and trade breakdowns using in-house cost databases 

• Contribute to the evaluation of project scopes, budgets, and teams for investment decisions and gain exposure to a wide range of building types across the United States and internationally 

• The candidate will have the opportunity to shadow Project Managers on construction site visits where TIAS observes construction activity and reviews monthly requisitions from Development Teams on behalf of our client.  

• Work with a dedicated due diligence team focused on comprehensive and timely reporting. Develop skills in multidisciplinary project review and reporting 

• Pursuing a professional degree in Architecture and interest in Commercial Real Estate is a plus  

• Candidate should have completed at least 3rd year of undergraduate program; 1st, or 2nd year of master’s program preferred 

• Understanding of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques  

• Understanding of construction document preparation  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and PDF Editing Tools (Bluebeam, Acrobat Pro, etc.) 

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn is a must  

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.