Project Management Internship - 2025 - Freedom Pointe at The Villages : Job Details

The Project Manager Intern will be a full-time (40 hours/week) opportunity for 12 weeks from May to August. As part of the internship program, students will gain additional skills to prepare them for entering the job market, including interviewing, presentations, and performance evaluation to further enhance their experience.

The tasks assigned will be at a level consistent with assignments given to starting four-year college graduates. The internship will conclude with a presentation on the project and summer experience to the LCS leadership team. In addition, the intern will obtain an overall understanding and exposure to other teams and jobs at LCS.

Experience is Everything;

At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you'll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promises define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative work space. You'll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of the seniors.

The Role:

* The Project Manager Intern (PMI) is responsible for assisting Project Managers (PM) and Project Development Managers (PDM) with certain aspects of planning, development, design, and construction of new and redevelopment projects related to senior housing as assigned by the Director of Development.

* The PMI must have the ability to work with colleagues, clients, and project teams in a cooperative manner while remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism, and confidentiality.

Experience:

* Prior exposure to project management tasks related to development and construction a plus.

* Prior exposure to project management tasks related to development and construction a plus.

* Junior, Senior, or graduate status

* In pursuit of a degree in finance, real estate, economics, or a related field

* Previous internship experience desired

Knowledge & Skills

* Experienced MS Excel, MS Word, Smartsheet, and MS PowerPoint

* Knowledgeable with reading and interpreting construction documents

* Highly self-motivated, strong personal initiative and solid judgment

* Proven to work accurately while under pressure of deadlines

* Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships

* Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external key stakeholders

* Analytical skills as a problem predictor, not just problem solver

* Comfortable interacting/interfacing with clients, contractors, suppliers and design consultants

* Self-Motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

* Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and flexible in prioritizing work tasks

Why LCS?

Industry leader. The Nation's third-largest senior living operator ranked number one in customer satisfaction among senior living communities.

Inclusive and collaborative culture. We're dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion and have an engaged Diversity and Inclusion Council focused on creating awareness and educating employees on inclusivity. In addition, LCS creates a collaborative culture that provides an exceptional experience for every employee.

Top Workplace USA: LCS has earned the 2024 Top Workplaces USA award and is recognized for our strong company culture and engaged workforce. In addition, LCS earned ten culture excellence awards in areas such as DE&I practices, top managers, professional development, and clued-in leaders, to name a few.

Top Workplace Iowa: LCS employees truly believe we are an employer choice. This recognition, for 4 years running, is in large part due to the culture of excellence that our employees help deliver every single day.

Competitive pay, great benefits and vacation time. We are an equal opportunity employer with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(k) with company match and paid parental leave.

Charity and community involvement. We are recognized as a national team for the Alzheimer's Association and consistently a top contributor to United Way. We also support our employee's individual community contributions and provide opportunities to get involved at our corporate locations and in our communities.

Outstanding advancement opportunities. LCS is growing and we think you should too. Our company growth allows for internal growth opportunities across all of our business lines.

Ongoing career development. Onsite education opportunities, education assistance, and continuing education credits allow LCS employees to keep their knowledge of current industry changes relevant.

LCS creates living experiences that enhance the lives of seniors. You'll see this commitment in our people. They're talented, dedicated professionals who truly care about residents, with each conducting his or her work with integrity, honesty, and transparency according to the principles of LCS. We strive to help every community succeed-strengthening available resources, establishing proven practices that lead to long-term growth and creating lasting value for those living in, working for and affiliated with the community. Check us out on our website: www.lcsnet.com

Travel Frequency: NA

Job Level: NA

Estimated Salary Range: $21.00

The actual title and salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.

A POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, INCLUDING REFERENCES, IS REQUIRED

LCS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER