Last week I had the pleasure to sit in on a bid meeting with Hines Real Estate Investments. Our 3 year contract with them had expired and it was time to put in a new bid to clean their buildings. We had the first meeting because of our past work history with Hines but other building solutions companies were to follow after us. Hines manages Mayo Clinic Square, Wells Fargo Center, U.S. Bank Plaza, 50 South Sixth, International Plaza, and a new building in the early stages of development called T3. The entire portfolio of properties totals around 4 million square feet and is extremely important to our northern branch. Before the meeting, we worked around the clock to develop individual powerpoints for each location detailing our existing staffing model vs. our proposed model, pricing summary/base wage, equipment summary, and a 2016 look ahead. The meeting took place in the auditorium of U.S. Bank Plaza. I was just one of seven employees from around the Minnesota region from ABM that attended the meeting. Overall I thought the proposal went well besides some minor misunderstandings concerning the language of our information. It was an exceptional experience and I hope I can participate in future bid meetings.
A portion of your Real Estate Property Management coursework includes Cooperative Education. These intern positions apply your classroom knowledge in a professional work setting, where you’ll gain confidence in your skills and abilities.
You’ll build a stronger resume with the work experience employers need and may have a position in place before graduating. Many students receive a job offer from their Co-op employer for a full-time position following graduation.
These paid internships provide hands-on, real world experience in Multifamily and Commercial real estate, as well as earn degree credit. Opportunities are available in great locations such as:
- Washington
- Texas
- Arizona
- Tennessee
- Colorado
- Illinois
- Alaska
- Minnesota
- Michigan
Cooperative Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stout is part of a nationwide university program that integrates career-related work experience with academic course work.