Construction Intern (Summer 2027)

Phillips Edison & Company takes  PRIDE  in creating great omni-channel grocery-anchored shopping experiences and improving communities, one center at a time.

PECO’s culture is fueled by the  ENERGY  our team brings to work every day – to find creative solutions and create value for our centers, our investors, our communities and the greater world around us.

PECO’s culture is driven by our team’s  CONNECTION  to each other and the communities in which we live and work. PECO embraces the  OPPORTUNITY  to source and implement creative and sustainable programs to create a positive impact on the environment.

Phillips Edison’s operating platform provides retail services including acquisition, redevelopment, leasing and management of grocery-anchored retail centers.

What   you’ll   do: Months 1& 2 :  Pre -Lease • Introduction to PECO Culture – understand the History and culture at PECO • Overview of Construction Department & Winning Aspiration • Review PECO’s Sustainability Mission – and Write 1-2 white papers on possible new Sustainability initiatives for PECO Construction.

(Provide 2021 Sustainability Goals) • Introduction to Internal Systems – Construction’s “The Process” & Standards • Review   Tenant Scope of work with a Project Manager • Review a set of plans on a new ground up building   utilizing   a plan   review check   list • Review components of a) Standard PECO lease, b) National Retailer lease for items that pertain to Construction as it relates to scope of work, timing, contingencies, etc.

• Departmental Interviews – schedule 5 interviews with Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Finance, Accounting, Leasing, Legal and Property Management. Write a summary of each group’s role within the company and how each department interacts with Construction.

• Assemble existing conditions information on a   lease opportunities   with a Project Manager • Assist with Project Manager the procurement of multiple bids from GC’s based on a Tenant/Landlord work letter.

• Assist   with updating a national database of   GC’s   with   PM’s   to create a Construction Department database of preferred   GC’s   in markets PECO is present.

Months 3 & 4 :  Pre -Construction • Assemble a Microsoft Schedule Project Schedule for a PECO Landlord work construction project. • Evaluate Architectural/Mechanical/Electrical plans for conformance with the defined Landlord Scope of Work.

• Assess HVAC condition and how to budget based on age/condition of HVAC unit • Work with PM/CM in assembling a complete set of bid documents • Prepare a bid summary from bids received and define bid discrepancies, major   line item   pricing differences, etc.

Evaluate value engineering opportunities. • Work with Project Manager on setting up an executed lease (opportunity) in Job Cost. • Discuss Technical writing and presentations with Intern and how to effectively communicate with others – specifically: • How to summarize technical details into a   high level   summary • How to organize and present ideas to internal stakeholders • How to organize and present ideas to external stakeholders • Write a one-page summary of “lessons learned” during the Internship and present to the Team on the last day of Internship Other Tasks • Record Center - Move/Name Plans to Permanent Digital Archive • Draft on CAD some concept layouts for Development Opportunities • Alta Survey Inventory • Identify   all missing Alta surveys on current Shopping Centers • Other plan review opportunities to practice reading Construction Plans What   we’re   looking for: • A current university student enrolled in a degree seeking program studying Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, or other related program and in good academic standing • Proficiency   in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook, etc.

) • Strong communication   and relationship-building skills • Results-oriented, with   demonstrated   experience of balancing multiple tasks and priorities • Conceptual knowledge of the construction process including estimating,   purchasing , subcontractor negotiating, scheduling, design/construction technology, and plan reading is preferred Why PECO?

With consistent recognition as one of Cincinnati's top workplaces for 10 consecutive years , PECO's success as one of the nation's largest owners and operators of grocery-anchored shopping centers is driven by a strong employee culture and a small company feel.

PECO values diversity, equity, and inclusion through various employee resource groups , and offers numerous wellness programs – including an on-site fitness facility and fitness classes.

At PECO, associates enjoy meaningful interactions with one another, creating an energetic, high performing, yet relaxed work environment where individuals truly enjoy being a part of the team.

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