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NORF Companies - Real Estate Development Undergraduate Intern

CompanyHernandez Consulting & Construction
LocationNew Orleans
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support real estate development through financial underwriting, market analysis, and investment research. They will also collaborate with senior leadership to prepare professional reports and presentations across the project lifecycle.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
82
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Hernandez Consulting & Construction is a project management firm and general contractor specializing in construction, architecture, real estate development, sustainability and energy management consulting. Headquartered in New Orleans, LA; with an additional office in Miami, FL, Hernandez operates throughout the Southern United States and beyond. Our offices are staffed with highly trained construction and design professionals to include superintendents, project managers, estimators, architects and administrative personnel. We maintain our original identity as a versatile project management group by leveraging the skills and resources of a number of subsidiary and partner companies. In 2012, Albert Architecture joined our team allowing us to provide architecture and design-build services in-house. Launched in 2013, New Orleans Redevelopment Fund is a real estate development firm primarily focused on the Greater New Orleans area. Hernandez Consulting has also established joint venture partnerships with Gulf Building, a Ft. Lauderdale-based general contractor.
About the Role
Real Estate Development Undergraduate Intern

NORF Companies (NORF)
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

About NORF Companies
NORF Companies (NORF) was founded in 2013 by Tulane University alumni Alex Hernandez and Mike Niemtzow with a mission to drive tax-incentivized historic redevelopment and urban renewal, rooted in New Orleans and executed nationally. Since its inception, NORF has acquired over sixty properties across a diverse range of asset types and conditions, consistently delivering successful outcomes on complex, high-profile projects that others have chosen not to pursue.

NORF has built a strong reputation for disciplined execution, analytical rigor, and results-driven performance. The firm is guided by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and collaboration, with a focus on delivering superior outcomes for investors while strengthening the communities in which it operates. NORF fosters a well-balanced corporate culture that values diversity, professional development, accountability, and a commitment to hard work.

Through the redevelopment of historic buildings and the revitalization of underutilized neighborhoods, NORF continues to generate compelling, risk-adjusted returns for its investors while creating lasting economic and social impact. NORF is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, with operations in Tyler, TX, and Miami.
The Opportunity
NORF Companies is seeking a Real Estate Development Intern to support real estate development, financial analysis, and market research initiatives based in New Orleans. This internship is designed for high-performing undergraduate business students seeking hands-on exposure to real estate investment, development strategy, and business analytics within a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
This role is part-time to full-time during the summer and part-time during the academic year.
What You Will Be Doing
  • Support financial and market analysis related to real estate development opportunities
  • Assist with underwriting models, feasibility analysis, and investment research
  • Analyze market data, demographic trends, and competitive positioning
  • Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to support strategic decision-making
  • Prepare professional-quality presentations, reports, and analytical summaries
  • Participate in projects across the full real estate development lifecycle, from acquisition through execution
What We Are Looking For
This internship is open exclusively to undergraduate business students.
Required:
  • Current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related analytical discipline
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills
  • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; exposure to financial modeling, underwriting, or investment analysis preferred
  • Ability to think critically, synthesize data, and communicate insights clearly
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills
Preferred:
  • Junior or senior standing
  • Interest in real estate, investments, or development
  • Prior internship, coursework, or project experience related to finance, analytics, or strategy
What We Offer
  • Pay at $17 per hour
  • Direct exposure to senior leadership and real-world investment decisions
  • Meaningful responsibility and professional development—not busy work
  • Experience with a respected real estate development firm headquartered in New Orleans
Equal Opportunity Statement
NORF Companies (NORF) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.


 
Key Skills
Financial AnalysisMarket ResearchUnderwritingFeasibility AnalysisInvestment ResearchData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointFinancial ModelingCritical ThinkingOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills
Categories
Finance & AccountingConstructionConsultingData & AnalyticsManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Competitive PayDirect Exposure To Senior LeadershipProfessional Development