At L+M Development Partners, working together to build stronger communities is our mission. Our double bottom line philosophy means that we measure success not only in financial returns but also by the positive impacts we make in the communities we serve.

Founded in 1984, L+M is a full-service real estate development firm that develops, invests, constructs, and manages properties with industry-leading innovation in a variety of urban markets nationwide, primarily in the New York Tristate Area. Recognized as one of the top affordable housing developers in the country, L+M and its affiliate companies are responsible for approximately $20 billion in development and investment, and combined have over 57,000 high-quality residential units in construction or that have been acquired, preserved, or completed.   

Please visit our website for more information: http://lmdevpartners.com. To learn more about our mission and values, go to https://lmdevpartners.com/mission-and-values/  

What You’ll Do

As the Development Intern as part of the LMDP-National team, you will work on new construction affordable projects across L+M’s regional offices, including Texas, the Southeast, the Midwest, and Florida.  Our summer interns are expected to work independently and collectively, as part of a team.    An understanding of real estate finance is required (and successful applicants may be asked to demonstrate this through a brief exercise).   

L+M offers a comprehensive intern program.  During the ten-week program, interns will gain exposure to the industry, tour several jobsites, and make a presentation on lessons learned to senior management. Specific duties will vary depending on the team but include tasks similar to these:

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Collecting due diligence materials 

• Reviewing legal documents including commercial leases & LOIs 

• Financial analysis of a project or property 

• Assisting with sourcing opportunities through GIS software
• Assisting with Request For Proposal (RFP) responses  

• Assisting with community planning efforts, and the development and facilitation of outreach activities 

• Site visits and market analysis 

Who We Want

• Must be 18 years of age or older college student. 

• Pursuing graduate degree in real estate, finance, urban planning, architecture, or similar field.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written & verbal) must be comfortable speaking and interacting directly with the public.  

• Strong interest in community building with an understanding of complex systems and structures that promote social and economic equity.  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 

• Real Estate Development majors a plus.  

L+M offers competitive compensation and benefits and tremendous potential with a growing residential real estate developer/builder organization.

L+M is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.