Summer Associate- HHX

The Howard Hughes name is synonymous with an unrelenting passion for excellence. While his achievements in aviation and on the silver screen are legendary, it was his investments in real estate that form the foundation of our company. With passion, determination, and limitless imagination, he built one of the great American empires of the 20th century.

Today, our company carries forward the collective legacy of four innovative placemakers—James Rouse, George Mitchell, Victoria Ward, and Howard Hughes—who transformed the idea of what a community can be, envisioning a self-sustaining ecosystem that prizes inclusion, conservation, and innovation and fosters a strong social fabric to improve the lives of all residents, consumers, and tenants.

Dedicated to innovative placemaking, Howard Hughes owns, manages, and develops award-winning large-scale master planned communities and mixed-use developments including: the Seaport in New York City; Downtown Columbia® in Maryland; The Woodlands®, The Woodlands Hills®, and Bridgeland® in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin® in Las Vegas; Teravalis ™ in the Phoenix West Valley; and Ward Village® in Honolulu, Hawa i'i .

At Howard Hughes, our mission is to help people discover new ways of experiencing life. We aspire to be the most creatively driven real estate company and are committed to a culture that fosters curiosity and empowers every employee to find their story in this great organization.

About The Role

We are seeking a motivated and talented Summer Associate to join HHX the Innovation Hub at Howard Hughes. This position is ideal for a STEM-focused student who has hands- on experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch. The Summer Associate will play a critical role in supporting various innovation projects, including the integration and rollout of internal AI initiatives and conducting technical reviews for new and existing startup engagements.

Our Summer Associate Program will provide housing and competitive wages for top talent. The program includes special projects for the CEO and President, as well as opportunities for professional networking and learning sessions as well as team-building activities. Throughout the summer, the Summer Associates have an interactive experience with all the leaders and teams throughout the company. At the conclusion of the program, the Summer Associate Class present their analysis and make real-time recommendations to HHC leadership and department managers to help drive and grow the business.

The Summer Associate Program dates are Monday, June 2nd through Friday, August 1st at The Woodlands Corporate Office. Class Size: 10 students (both undergraduate and graduate)

Special Events

• Executive Speakers
• Lunch Learns
• Training on Financial Modeling, Systems Applications at HHC, Company branding
• Site Tours
• Networking events
• Program-end Presentations to the Executive Leadership Team
  
  

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with the Innovation Team to support the development and implementation of internal AI projects.
• Utilize TensorFlow or PyTorch to build, train, and evaluate machine learning models that address specific business challenges.
• Assist in the integration of AI solutions into existing workflows and systems, ensuring seamless functionality and user adoption.
• Conduct technical reviews of new startup engagements, providing insights on feasibility, scalability, and potential impact on business objectives.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas and solutions that leverage emerging technologies.
• Document project progress, methodologies, and outcomes to facilitate knowledge sharing within the team.
  
  

About You

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related STEM field.
• Proficient in at least one machine learning framework (TensorFlow or PyTorch) with practical experience in building models.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and derive actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also being self-motivated and proactive.
• Previous internship or project experience related to machine learning or AI.
• Familiarity with software development practices and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Interest in startup ecosystems and emerging technologies.
  
  

This job description is not meant to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Howard Hughes reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.