About this opportunity
Meritage Homes lists this Construction Internship opportunity in coppell, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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 will be full-time, in-person during the summer 2027 internship season in the Dallas Fort Worth metro area.
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.
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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
Operations
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
Who can apply
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