At a glance

Location: Rockland, MA
Work type: Onsite
Category: Business

Location: Rockland, MA, United States Department: Commercial

Help Build What’s Next. Gain Real-World Experience in Construction Lending.

Commercial Credit Construction Summer Intern

Have you ever wondered how large commercial construction projects are financed and managed? Interested in blending business, finance, real estate, and project management while gaining hands-on experience in a professional banking environment?

As a Commercial Credit Construction Summer Intern, you'll gain valuable exposure to the world of commercial construction lending and portfolio management. You'll work alongside experienced construction credit professionals who help oversee projects from initial approval through completion, supporting the processes that keep projects moving and borrowers funded.

At Rockland Trust, our Commercial Credit team plays a critical role in supporting businesses, developers, and communities through construction financing. As part of the Construction Department, you'll contribute to meaningful work while developing analytical, organizational, and operational skills that are highly transferable across banking, finance, and commercial real estate careers.

In addition to your individual responsibilities, you'll collaborate with fellow interns from on signature summer projects, providing an opportunity to tackle real business opportunities, gain exposure to different areas of the Bank, strengthen teamwork and leadership skills.

Whether you're interested in commercial banking, commercial real estate, finance, construction management, lending, or business operations, this internship will help you learn, grow, and build a strong foundation for your future career.

What You'll Do

Gain Exposure to Construction Lending & Portfolio Management

As a Commercial Credit Construction Summer Intern, you'll support the day-to-day operations of the Construction Lending team while learning how construction projects are monitored, funded, and administered throughout their lifecycle.

You'll work closely with Construction Portfolio Managers, Internal Inspectors, and department leadership while helping maintain accurate project information and supporting critical lending activities.

Key Responsibilities

You will

Assist with maintaining construction loans within Construct, the Bank's cloud-based construction loan management platform.

Review loan and construction documentation to support the onboarding and management of construction projects.

Update and maintain construction project budgets and related project information.

Participate in the construction requisition and inspection process.

Support the management and distribution of department communications and inbox requests.

Assist with retrieving documentation needed for audits, reviews, and ongoing compliance activities.

Create reports and summaries to support the Construction Team Manager and department initiatives.

Help ensure construction loan information remains accurate, organized, and up to date.

Gain exposure to how commercial construction projects are managed from both a lending and operational perspective.

Participate in collaborative summer projects with fellow interns.

What You'll Learn

Throughout the summer, you'll gain practical experience in

Commercial construction lending.

Commercial credit administration processes.

Construction loan management and monitoring.

Commercial real estate and development financing.

Project budgeting and financial tracking.

Construction draw and requisition processes.

Banking operations and loan administration.

Regulatory and audit support processes.

Business reporting and financial analysis.

Professional communication and stakeholder collaboration.

You'll leave with a stronger understanding of how financial institutions support commercial development projects and manage construction lending portfolios.

What You'll Gain

This internship is designed to provide meaningful experience, professional growth, and valuable career-building opportunities.

By the end of the summer, you'll have

Hands-on experience supporting a commercial construction lending team.

Exposure to commercial real estate and development financing.

Experience working with construction loan management technology and reporting tools.

Opportunities to network with commercial banking, credit, and construction lending professionals.

Stronger analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Increased proficiency working with financial and project-related data.

Greater confidence in a professional banking environment.

Executive presentation experience through the summer intern project.

Valuable accomplishments and experiences that will strengthen your resume and future career opportunities.

The Summer Intern Experience

At Rockland Trust, interns aren't just observers. They're contributors.

Throughout the summer, you'll

Collaborate with interns from across the Bank.

Tackle a real business challenge.

Develop innovative recommendations and solutions.

Strengthen teamwork, leadership, and presentation skills.

Expand your professional network.

Present your work to organizational leadership.

Many of our interns have gone on to build successful long-term careers with Rockland Trust, and we're proud to provide an environment where emerging talent can thrive.