Headquartered in the Greater Washington area, American Real Estate Partners (AREP) is a US-based leading institutional fund manager and real estate partner with over $13 billion deployed across key U.S. markets. Specializing in data center, residential, industrial, and office assets, AREP has acquired more than 34 million square feet of Class A real estate and currently manages over 25 million square feet.

PowerHouse Data Centers, a wholly owned division of AREP, is a developer and owner of next-generation data centers and provides technical real estate solutions for hyperscalers across the country. Backed by strategic joint venture partnerships, PowerHouse leverages its proven leadership and best-in-class technical expertise to deliver innovative real estate solutions.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Intern to support our Acquisitions team this summer. If you are currently pursuing an MBA or Master's degree in Real Estate, Finance, or a related field, and have a strong interest in data center development and institutional real estate investment, we want to hear from you!

The Intern will play a critical role in supporting the Managing Director and VP of Acquisitions in sourcing, evaluating, and executing land acquisitions for data center developments and other investment opportunities.

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This is an on-site role, Monday through Friday at our Headquarters McLean, VA.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the team in building and updating financial models in Excel for prospective investments.
• Help gather and organize data for investment underwriting and project evaluation.
• Build and maintain complex, dynamic pro forma models and sensitivity analyses for project cash flows and returns.
• Evaluate investment performance under various capital structures.
• Support the due diligence process by organizing documents and reviewing third-party reports (e.g., environmental, market studies).
• Assist in preparing investment materials such as summaries, presentations, and reports.
• Maintain and update the investment pipeline and database of active and prospective deals.
• Collaborate with team members on special projects and ad hoc assignments.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an MBA or Master's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Prior internship or coursework in real estate, investment analysis, or finance.
• Working knowledge of commercial real estate financial modeling.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong skills in PowerPoint and the broader Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.

Candidates with the following additional experience are strongly encouraged to apply

• Exposure to data center development or infrastructure investments.
• Familiarity with market research tools and real estate data platforms.

Why Join Us

• Gain hands-on experience in institutional real estate acquisitions.
• Work directly with senior leadership on live transactions.
• Develop advanced financial modeling and investment analysis skills.
• Exposure to the fast-growing data center sector.

AREP offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible family members, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), life and supplemental life insurance and short and long-term disability insurance. Our package includes Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, 401(k) plan with employer match, Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discount Program.

AREP is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you require special accommodation, please email HR@americanrepartners.com.

AREP does not accept unsolicited resumes or identifiable candidate information from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited information will not be considered for engagement purposes.