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Construction Internship - Central Denver Metro Area

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Meritage Homes

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Construction & Surveying
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Denver

AI generated summary

  • You must operate with integrity, foster inclusivity, innovate, pursue excellence, and be enrolled in a relevant degree program with teamwork and leadership experience.
  • You will learn the homebuilding industry, engage in cross-functional projects, present recommendations to leadership, and write a paper on your internship experience.

Requirements

  • 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
  • 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
  • Business Administration
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Real Estate
  • Operations
  • Project Management

Responsibilities

  • 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

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship program?

The internship program is full-time and will take place during the summer of 2025, starting in May 2025.

Is the internship in-person or virtual?

The internship will be in-person in the Central Denver Metro Area.

Will Meritage Homes provide Visa sponsorship for this internship?

No, Meritage Homes does not provide Visa sponsorship.

What type of homework or assignments will interns be required to complete?

Interns will be required to write a paper focusing on their experience or another assigned topic.

What kind of coursework or majors are preferred for this internship?

Relevant majors include Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Operations, and Project Management.

What qualities are needed to be successful in this internship?

You should be awesome at operating with integrity, fostering an inclusive environment, innovating, and pursuing excellence.

Will interns have the opportunity to work with senior leadership?

Yes, interns will present real-world business recommendations to senior leadership.

Are there opportunities for growth and career development after the internship?

Yes, there are opportunities to further your career in a growing national organization after the internship.

What skills will interns develop during their time at Meritage Homes?

Interns will develop skills related to the homebuilding industry, business strategy, teamwork, and practical applications of their academic experience.

What type of work culture does Meritage Homes promote?

Meritage Homes promotes a team-oriented environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level.

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Meritage Homes

Delivering Life. Built. Better.® since 1985

Real Estate
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1985
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Some might say it's important to tell you that we've been around since 1985. Or that we've won a slew of awards ranging from Forbes'​ Platinum 400 Best Big Companies of America to being the recipient of Texas'​ Builder of the Year five times, or being named ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. But we're about practicality and doing things that actually make a difference in your life and the way you live. For instance, you're probably a lot more interested in knowing that Meritage builds new, beautifully designed, energy-efficient homes that can save you as much as 50% on your utility bills.* Or, that we were the first national top 10 homebuilder to have every home we build be 100% ENERGY STAR certified. That means it saves you energy and money. With more than 100,000 homes built, our focus, since day one, has been to build incredible new homes and communities in prime locations for fantastic prices. We build them for real people: People with families and those without; people with everyday, busy lives, and those who are now enjoying a more relaxed lifestyle. But more than anything, we build energy-efficient homes and communities for people who appreciate a home being built the way it can, and should, be built. For you it means having a new home that comes standard with ENERGY STAR features that save money and energy, month after month, at no extra cost to you. Our MISSION STATEMENT: To design and build homes that are innovative, built with care and superior craftsmanship, which deliver enduring value. To create an exceptional experience for our customers and employees through an environment of growth, collaboration and fun.