2026 Summer Corporate Intern: Realty Internship at Walmart

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Walmart Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Real Estate, Retail, ConstructionIndustries

Requirements

  • Must be actively enrolled in a graduate degree program
  • Expected graduation date between December 2026 - August 2027
  • 0-2 years of full-time relevant experience
  • Interest in Real Estate Development and Construction Management, and Real Estate Business Insights
  • Collaboration-first working style
  • Innovation-driven mindset with a passion for problem-solving
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

  • New Store Design & Development Intern: Oversee the full lifecycle of new store development—from site strategy and capital approval through design, permitting, and grand opening—ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements
  • New Store Design & Development Intern: Lead collaboration across Real Estate, Construction, Store Planning, Legal, and Government Relations, managing consultants and vendors, mitigating risks, and driving operational excellence for scalable expansion
  • Estimating Design & Development Intern: Support the preparation of detailed cost estimates for new store construction and remodel projects, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project scope, schedule, and financial targets
  • Estimating Design & Development Intern: Assist in analyzing historical cost data, market trends, and vendor pricing to develop benchmarks and improve forecasting models for future projects
  • Fuel & Convenience Intern: Collaborate with the Fuel & Convenience team to enhance customer experience and engagement strategies
  • Fuel & Convenience Intern: Support projects that optimize the customer journey and improve operational processes
  • Fuel & Convenience Intern: Assist with innovation initiatives, including technology integration and process improvements
  • Fuel & Convenience Intern: Partner with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Merchandising, Global Tech) to develop engagement programs
  • Fuel & Convenience Intern: Contribute to data analysis and insights that inform strategic decisions

Skills

Construction Management
Real Estate
Project Management
Business Insights
Fuel Operations
New Store Development
Site Strategy

Walmart

Global retail chain offering affordable products

About Walmart

Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.

Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans

Risks

Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.

Differentiation

Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.

Upsides

Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.

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