Job Details

At Howard Hughes, our mission is to help people discover new ways of experiencing life. We aspire to be the most creatively driven real estate company and are committed to a culture that fosters curiosity and empowers every employee to find their story in this great organization.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Ward Village, a Howard Hughes master-planned community, is a 60-acre master-planned community in the heart of Honolulu, located between downtown and Waikīkī, along O‘ahu's south shore. Honoring the distinct history of its land, Ward Village is at the forefront of sustainable community development - integrating dynamic architecture, local culture, and public open space. At full build-out, the community will include approximately one million square feet of unique retail and thousands of homes, in what Architectural Digest named “Best-Planned Community in the United States.”

The real estate development internship at Howard Hughes in Ward Village is a 9-week (June 2nd- August 1st) immersive experience designed to introduce the Summer Associate to all aspects of a development project including: financial analysis and modeling, due diligence, zoning, legal oversight, budgeting, design, construction, acquisition, project management and leasing.

What You Will Do

• Conduct financial analysis and due diligence for existing and future development opportunities.

• Create and update underwriting models in excel for retail, residential, and mixed-use projects.

• Perform ad-hoc financial modeling to analyze impact of various scenarios on project yields.

• Provide project management support throughout the various aspects of development: financing, entitlement / government approvals, public relations, design, leasing / marketing, and construction.

• Connect with the Summer Associate Program cohort at The Woodlands Corporate Headquarters.

• Conduct a summer research project applicable to real estate development analyzing market trends, feasibility, and project needs. Present findings to leadership, highlighting relevance, demand, and potential impact.

ABOUT YOU

Each employee brings a unique blend of expertise and experience to their role, with the opportunity to continuously grow and make a meaningful impact. To thrive in this position, employees need the following background.

Skills & Experience

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher focused on real estate development (Finance, Architecture, Construction Management) etc.

ABOUT OUR CULTURE

We believe in celebrating unique ideas and embracing different points of view. We strive to source, engage, and retain diverse and talented people. We invest in our people through continuous learning opportunities and nurture the exchange of ideas. We cultivate a culture of belonging because better people make better companies, and better companies build better communities.

Personal Characteristics

• Strong communicator and collaborator.

• Critical thinker and problem-solver.

• Customer-focused with a passion for the employee experience.

• Self-starter with a proactive mindset.

• Flexible, highly organized, and detail-oriented.

Competencies

• Builds networks

• Courage

• Curiosity

• Growth mindset

• Inclusive

• Business insight

• Communicates effectively

• Resourcefulness

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

The Howard Hughes name is synonymous with an unrelenting passion for excellence. While his achievements in aviation and on the silver screen are legendary, it was his investments in real estate that form the foundation of our company. With passion, determination, and limitless imagination, he built one of the great American empires of the 20th century.

Benefits Built for You

At our company, we offer competitive, market-based compensation that rewards performance and supports career growth. Our comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees at every stage of their career, is focused on holistic wellness – social, emotional, financial, and physical.

• Competitive 401k plan

• Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Voluntary benefits for unexpected life events

• Generous PTO policy

• Student loan assistance and stipends to assist with lifelong learning

Howard Hughes

Today, our company carries forward the collective legacy of four innovative placemakers—James Rouse, George Mitchell, Victoria Ward, and Howard Hughes—who transformed the idea of what a community can be, envisioning a self-sustaining ecosystem that prizes inclusion, conservation, and innovation and fosters a strong social fabric to improve the lives of all residents, consumers, and tenants.

Dedicated to innovative placemaking, Howard Hughes owns, manages, and develops award-winning large-scale master planned communities and mixed-use developments including: the Seaport in New York City; Downtown Columbia in Maryland; The Woodlands, The Woodlands Hills, and Bridgeland in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin in Las Vegas; Teravalis in the Phoenix West Valley; and Ward Village in Honolulu, Hawai'i.

This job description is not meant to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Howard Hughes reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.