WBG Pioneer - Construction and Project Management Intern

WBG Pioneer - Construction and Project Management Intern

Job #: req37725 Organization: World Bank Grade: T4 Location: Washington, DC,United States Hiring Manager:Renier Andre Saayman

Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 8/12/2026 (11:59pm UTC)

Description

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.

WBG Pioneer

Global Corporate Solutions, Corporate Real Estate and Center of
Excellence
Reporting
directly to the Managing Director and World Bank Group Chief Administration
Officer (MDCAO), Global Corporate Solutions (GCS) brings together the functions
of Corporate Security, Corporate Real Estate, and Corporate Services (such as
food services, printing, travel, conferences, and translation and
interpretation).

GCS’s Corporate Real Estate (GCSCR) division plays a crucial role in supporting
IBRD, IDA, IFC, MIGA, and ICSID by developing and operating their real estate
demands worldwide. GCSCR’s primary purpose is to create safe, cost effective,
sustainable, and functional real estate solutions, enabling business units to
perform their work program in line with the WBG’s mission to create a world
free of poverty on a livable planet.

To achieve its purpose, GCSCR led by the Senior Manager, is structured into
three divisions: (i) HQ Real Estate Development and Management (GCSHQ), which
covers facilities based in Washington, DC, (ii) International Real Estate
(GCSIR), responsible for facilities located overseas, and (iii) Corporate Real
Estate, Center of Excellence (CoE) which serves as a central hub
of expertise driving operational excellence, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring
the successful execution of initiatives.

GCSCR is comprised of approximately 100 staff, leverages over 500 contractors,
and manages an annual facilities capital investment plan of about $150 million
globally. GCSCR works closely with the Regions on the Bank’s more than 190
locations.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position falls within the Center of Excellence
(CoE) under the subject matter expertise of Construction and Project
Management. Duties include:

Technology and Tools:

• 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.

Global Procurement

• 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.

Standards

• 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.

Selection Criteria

• 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

Note: Please limit your applications to a maximum of three positions. Applications exceeding this limit will not be considered.

WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

The World Bank Group values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of World Bank Group member countries to apply, regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Sub-Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.