Furniture Manager Intern - Chicago, IL

Company: CBRE
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 6, 2025

Job Description:

Furniture Manager Intern - Chicago, IL

Job ID

209037

Posted

11-Mar-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Part-time

Areas of Interest

Internship/Industry placement

Location(s)

Chicago - Illinois - United States of America

About the role

Our Furniture Advisory Services (FAS) team is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Furniture Project Manager Intern to gain hands-on experience managing the FF&E process on a prominent community development project in Chicago. This landmark project will serve as a hub for civic engagement, cultural enrichment, and community development. This internship offers an outstanding opportunity gain real-world experience in project management, procurement, and design coordination.

The Furniture Manager Intern will assist in the finalization of furniture specifications, coordination of procurement activities, and managing the installation of the furniture for the community development project. Working closely with design teams, furniture dealerships, project managers, and the installation/warehouse team, the intern will gain exposure to large-scale project planning, vendor negotiations and logistics.

What you'll do

• Coordinate furniture specifications with design teams
• Engage in reviewing proposals and purchase orders
• Participate in pre-installation inspections on-site
• Engage in the coordination of installation activities, both on-site and off-site
• Support punch tracking and completion confirmation
• Assist with financials, such as budget tracking
• Assist with procurement activity
• Help with order tracking and status reports
• Assist with providing the client with FF&E details, as required
• Assist with progress reports and provide updates as required
• Provide support to the furniture management team, as needed
  
  What you'll need
  
  
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
  • Preferred graduation date of Spring 2026
  • Ability to report to the downtown Chicago office for occasional meetings and trainings
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
    
    Perks of the internship
    
    
    • Hands-on experience with a high-profile project
    • Networking opportunities with industry professionals
    • Exposure to large-scale project management and procurement processes
    • Opportunity to contribute to a historic cultural institution
      
      Why CBRE?
      
      When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mentality is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with exciting work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and dedication to results! To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.
      
      Our culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Crafting the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive.
      
      Equal Pay Disclaimer: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the intern position is $20.00 per hour and the maximum salary for the intern position is $25.00 per hour. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.
      
      Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
      
      Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

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