Construction Services Internship

We Care. We Deliver. Our purpose is to create communities our residents are proud to call home. We currently own or manage over 70,000 units in North America and continue to grow. B e ll Partners , https://bellpartnersinc.com/overview/ a national leader in multi-family housing, our mission is to be the apartment company of choice by creating value and honoring commitments to our residents, partners, and associates. Bell Partners has big goals, just like you do. The only way we realize those aspirations and grow is to step out of our collective comfort zone, take risks, try new approached and learn from each other along the way. We hope you will do just that during your internship.It’s pretty simple. We are highly focused specialist in a world with many competitors vying for our customers. We rise above when every Bell Associate embraces their unique role and seizes the opportunity to make an impact and rally around our purpose of creating communities our residents are proud to call home.Have fun, be part of a caring team all while you get hands-on learning experiences in a real business environment. Our 10-week corporate internships will rotate you through your assigned department(s) which could include Investor Relations, Asset Management, Marketing, Business Intelligence, Financial Services and Management Services. We work with you to learn which track you are most excited about and put you right in the middle of all the action of our corporate world. The other exciting news about our corporate internships is that they may be offered in different regional offices (San Francisco, Raleigh, Alexandria, VA and others). This may give you the chance to stay home with your family while gaining all this great experience!Your intern experience starts and ends at our Greensboro, NC home office along with other interns. Your very first week you will have an opportunity to complete some fantastic personal development training, meet and network with departments and gain knowledge which will help you get the most out of your internship. On your last week you will have an opportunity to create a presentation about your experience and share your thoughts and ideas to some of our Bell leaders.Your Future Starts TodayThe Bell Partners internship program was established to identify future leaders who are passionate about growing a career in property management while also helping us develop and maintain an environment which enhances a diverse and inclusive workforce. One of our leading goals is to offer students an opportunity to join the Construction Services Team and rotate as an intern to gain exposure to Construction Services. Did we mention, you also get paid to learn. What’s In It For You? Have a fun, hands-on learning experience in a real business environment. You will have the opportunity to rotate between the Construction Services and work under the direction of Bell Partners’ company leaders who have made a significant contribution to the property management industry. Yes, you will be a key member of a team that is highly focused on providing you with learning opportunities as you work on real-world projects that are designed to aid in Bell’s growth.At Bell Partners, it’s all about your experience. Whether it’s the experience you bring, gain or give, we want your journey to be exceptional and rewarding. Your intern assignment will follow a challenging guide that will ensure key learning outcomes as you work with various projects. The assignment guide incorporates Bell’s core values and our company Promise: We Care. We Deliver.Why We Want You At Bell PartnersBell is actively seeking out students who aspire to make a difference in people’s lives. It’s not just about having a career, it’s about making an impact in the communities we operate in. If you are a sophomore or junior who wants to pursue a career in multi-family construction redevelopment and renovation, we want to hear from you.Purpose of the Job The Construction Services Intern will rotate between different projects of the Construction Services teams as well as work cross functionally with other Bell team members to serve residents, employees and business partners.Construction Services Aspects of This Internship Work with Investments and Operations on potential acquisitions. Work closely with our 3rd party engineering to assess the properties for code compliance, current capital needs, waterproofing, maintenance of central systems, future capital needs, general deferred maintenance.

Review any documentation available such as drawings, water proofing details, past capital investments, work order reports etc. so that the team can better evaluate any potential risk that was identified during this pre-due diligence period.

Work closely with Asset Management Group to provide initial pricing and schedules for the scope of work proposed for both the apartment programs and common area programs.

Coordinate renovations (Interior Units, Common Area & Exterior) to be scheduled with Regional operations team and site team.

Review scope of planned projects, including any supporting documents.

Manage third party contractors during renovation process.

Interface with Regional Directors of Construction, Community Managers, maintenance teams, contractors, other suppliers, and owners/asset managers.

Walk units weekly to verify work is being performed according to specifications and according to timetable and budget; determine plan of correction if deficiencies exist.

Maintain daily production schedule.

Manage unit turn schedule.

Inspect and accept units being turned.

Create punch lists for units being turned.

Prepare analyses and consolidate information for presentations.

Assist with special projects and ad-hoc information requests.

What You Need To Be Successful as a Bell InternA willingness to learn

Must have basis understanding of the construction industry and/or project management with a demonstrated interest in a career in multi-family real estate construction

Must have general MS Excel skills

Must demonstrate strong analytical, writing and research skills, and a high level of attention to detail and accuracy

Must be highly organized, able to prioritize multiple projects and be able to independently identify and solve key business problems

Must be self-motivated, resourceful and proactive, both with respect to managing workload and professional development

Must have completed Sophomore year of college, with a major or coursework in Construction Management, Engineering, and/or another related field requiredBell Partners, Inc. (“BPI” or the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. BPI’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. BPI also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is BPI’s policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.Note to Applicants: Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of Bell Partners Inc. unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular location in accordance with applicable state and local law.Why Join Us?At Bell, we're family. It is through the combined efforts of our associates that we achieve our Mission of being the apartment company of choice by creating value and honoring commitments to our residents, partners, and other associates.

As part of Bell, your work is rewarded through competitive compensation and reward strategies, through sincere appreciation and through opportunities for enrichment and advancement.

Collectively, our company boasts one of the most talented, hardworking, and service-oriented teams in the apartment industry.

With a clear vision of where we want to go, and the best associates in the industry to help us get there, Bell's future remains bright!

Bell offers competitive benefits that can provide protection, peace of mind, and savings. From medical, dental and vision coverage to income protection, retirement savings and other benefits, we've got you covered.

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