Summer 2026 KeyBank Corporate Real Estate Design and Construction Internship- Cleveland, OH

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Summer 2026 KeyBank Corporate Real Estate Design and Construction Internship- Cleveland, OH

Program Duration: MAY 27th 2026 - AUGUST 7th 2026

What does our Internship Program offer?

Key's Enterprise Internship is a 10.5-week program that provides meaningful work that matters, offers feedback and coaching, and creates engaging events and conversations that will spark excitement and interest in bringing one's full-time career to Key.

Interns are involved in a host of line of business specific projects that directly impact and benefit Key's business and strategic pillars. The program includes networking with Key teammates across all levels of the organization, a series of Learning Labs where internal and external speakers provide insight on Key's competitive landscape, financial wellness, and professional development best practices, and an assigned mentor who shares knowledge, experience, and advice.

Key Technology, Operations & Services (KTOS)

Key Technology, Operations & Services (KTOS) brings the future of banking to life. KeyBank is equal parts financial institution and technology innovator, and the KTOS team is at the center of creating solutions to solve the vital needs of our clients first. KTOS is made up of more than 5,000 talented teammates who enable the technological needs of business partners and clients across the enterprise. Through efficient, reliable, and secure technology, KTOS delivers a competitive distinction through innovation and collaboration.

Corporate Real Estate Solutions (CRES), a Line of Business within KTOS, plays a significant role in Key's ability to attract and retain employees by designing, constructing and managing a network of retail and corporate buildings across thirty states. We are a collection of sixty-plus in-house professionals divided into six different departments.

About the KTOS Internship Program

Our summer internship program spans just over 10 weeks in duration and allows you to work alongside KeyBank's experts within Key Technology, Operations & Services (KTOS). The internship provides an opportunity to get hands-on experience with primarily those members of the Corporate Design and Construction team. Exposure to other teams within the Bank are explained below. Our internships will equip you with competitive skills, valuable networking and mentoring and exposure to executives and senior-level managers through a structured experience.

General Responsibilities

• Deliver upon corporate design obligations efficiently and effectively with timely solutions that fit programming requirements on time, within budget and that foster a branded quality product
• Participate in multiple weekly project status updating meetings
• Assist work during the design phases and design analysis of various corporate delivery systems to ensure sponsor intent is realized in final physical form. Corporate space planning project types include, but are not limited to, the following: corporate expansion into new space, corporate remodels of existing space, other modifications to existing space
• Actively participate in development and continuous improvement of corporate workplace design guidelines
• Engage as a contributor in the role of CRES corporate design liaison for internal and external KeyBank partners. Internal and external partner relationships include, but are not limited to: LOB sponsors, ETO/Cabling, Marketing, Corporate Security, Corporate Procurement, Architects and Engineers and their partner consultants, Merchandising Professionals, FF&E vendors, JLL and their current occupancy system, CRES disciplines (Transactions, Relationship Management, Portfolio Management, PMO, Construction Management, Facilities Management)

Role-Specific Responsibilities

• Project Coordination - Assist with planning, organizing, and managing construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring all activities are executed on time and within budget
• Site Supervision - Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, check quality standards, and ensure compliance with safety regulations
• Documentation Management - Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and progress reports
• Stakeholder Communication - Facilitate clear and effective communication between project stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, and team members
• Budget Tracking - Assist in tracking project expenses, invoicing processing with Project Auditor, preparing cost estimates, and managing financial records to ensure projects stay within budget.
• Schedule Management - assist the Senior Construction Manager with adherence to construction schedule and its relationship with the overall project
• Risk Management - Identify potential project risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and costs
• Resource Allocation - Help coordinate the allocation of resources, such as labor, materials, and equipment, to ensure efficient project execution
• Quality Control - Support quality control initiatives by conducting inspections and ensuring adherence to project specifications and industry standards
• Reporting - Prepare and present regular project status reports to management and other stakeholders, highlighting key achievements and any areas of concern
• Learning and Development - Actively participate in training programs and mentorship opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in construction management

Internship placement areas of concentration

Will include the areas of Transaction Management, Corporate Workplace Strategy, Corporate Design and Construction, Retail Design and Construction, Facility Management, and Portfolio Administration. May also include tangential areas of concentration with teams in Technology Services, Audio-Visual, Physical Security, Procurement, and Third-Party Vendor Management

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least three years toward a four year degree program, with the expectations of graduating in Spring of 2027 or December of 2026.
• Outstanding academic achievement (minimum undergraduate 3.0 GPA)
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork from past work experience and/or extracurricular activities
• Bring solid analytical, problem solving, communication and presentation skills in both graphic and written form
• Working knowledge in Revit and/or AutoCAD. An added plus if also proficient or have working knowledge with MS Office suite of tools, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, ProCore and/or Plan Grid
• Special Request - link to your online portfolio

Compensation and Benefits

This position is eligible to earn an hourly rate of $25 per hour. Compensation also includes a $2,000 Summer Internship Sign-on Bonus.

Note: KeyBank's Internship and Analyst positions are not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa). This includes, for example, situations where a candidate may have temporary work authorization while enrolled in school or upon graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT) but would need H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment in order to maintain employment eligibility.

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.