WBG Pioneer - Construction and Project Management Intern

WBG Pioneers, the World Bank Group’s Internship Program, offers undergraduate and postgraduate students a high impact learning experience at the heart of global development. Participants gain hands on experience in a diverse and dynamic environment, contribute fresh perspectives and innovative ideas, and connect with international professionals working to end poverty on a livable planet. This internship is within the Center of Excellence under Construction and Project Management, supporting project management systems, procurement, and standards for real estate projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation, adoption, and ongoing optimization of project management systems, financial tools, and reporting solutions.
• Prepare templates to be used for the adoption of systems and tools.
• Assist to develop, maintain, and disseminate standard operating procedures, templates, tools, and best practices to support consistent and efficient project and portfolio execution.
• Assist with training project teams in the effective use of PMO tools and systems to enhance visibility, collaboration, and governance.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively across functions, levels, and geographic locations, engaging internal and external stakeholders including the Center of Excellence and project managers.
• Assist in the creation, justification, publication, evaluation and selection of vendors that are globally procured to support real estate initiatives.
• Review and analyze various contract vehicles for the procurement of general contracting services, design, and consultant services for design-build and design-bid-build.
• Assist in the creation and update of methodologies, and lifecycle standards to guide project managers and teams in the successful delivery of real estate projects.
• Help create and train real estate team on construction reference guides.

Requirements

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or in the final year of postgraduate (master’s) program.
• Candidates must have 0–5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Academic background must align with the requirements outlined in the job description (i.e. architecture, design, engineering, construction, construction management, real estate, real estate management, procurement).
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies for the real estate industry.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse, team-based environments.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages a plus.

Skills

• Project Management Methodology
• Construction Management
• Real Estate Management
• Procurement
• Analytical Skills
• Research Skills
• Problem Solving
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Multi-tasking Skills
• Construction Engineering
• Design
• Architecture

Languages

English