Construction Internship

Responsibilities Meritage Home\'s is a Top 5 builder dedicated to building energy-efficient homes and communities. We are looking for future leaders that can help Meritage continue to grow, set our future strategy and solve our business challenges. Our internship program is designed to help you not only understand what we do but how and why we do it. If you are looking for an experience where you can immerse yourself in a business, establish a network, learn, develop your skills, and have some fun, then this is the place for you. The Construction intern will learn about the new home construction process within assigned communities. This includes ensuring homes are delivered within specific cycle times, budget targets are met and customer quality expectations are achieved. This is all while learning the broader business strategy, participating in cross-functional projects involving other interns and business leaders. This internship is for summer 2027. The stuff you will do: Work closely with internal business leaders to learn the homebuilding industry, the Meritage business model and an assigned functional area such as construction, land, marketing, operations, purchasing, finance, human resources, etc. Learn our core values and why they drive everything we do Translate classroom experience into practical application during the internship Participate in cross-functional projects involving other interns and business leaders centered around current business challenges Present real world business recommendations to senior leadership that can help drive our strategy Write a paper focusing on the experience or another assigned topic Meritage Homes does not provide Visa sponsorship. #LI-KS1 Qualifications Need to be awesome at: Operating with integrity Always assuming positive intent and bringing passion to work Having a desire to "win" and get stuff done Fostering an inclusive environment Asking questions, seeking to understand and making recommendations to improve Wanting to always innovate, think of new ideas and solve for bigger problems Being relentless in the pursuit of excellence; will never "settle" Actively enrolled in a degree program from a regionally accredited university or college Preferred: Experience working in a team environment on cross team or functional projects Experience dealing with ambiguity Experience in a leadership capacity or role and influencing peers Relevant College Coursework/Majors: Business Administration Civil Engineering Construction Management Real Estate Supply Chain Management Project Management Overview Are you looking for an incredible career opportunity? Then Meritage Homes is the place for you! From the homes we build to the careers we offer, we are focused on delivering a Life.Built.Better.®. Meritage is committed to building energy-efficient and affordable entry-level and first move-up homes across the US. We are looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as bringing their authentic self every day to be part of an inclusive organization. Meritage was certified a Great Place To Work for a fourth year in a row. Meritage has delivered over 210,000 homes in its 41-year history, and has a reputation for its distinctive style, quality construction, and award-winning customer experience. Meritage is looking for professionals who are self-starters and want to help our organization grow by providing new and innovative ideas. When joining Meritage Homes, you and your career can benefit in several ways, including: A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level An organization that lives by its core values everyday Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset State of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment A competitive pay structure Strong benefits Flexibility in work-life integration Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization Maintain a competitive drive to be the best