Construction Intern - Cincinnati

M/I Homes Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

M/I Homes Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking a Construction Intern to assist the Construction Manager with on-site activities. The role involves inspections, scheduling subcontractors, and ensuring quality throughout the construction phases. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Construction Management and possess strong skills in carpentry and customer service.

The position offers exposure to various aspects of homebuilding and the opportunity to learn in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be self-starters able to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of home building industry and building codes.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in inspection of homes in various construction phases.
• Schedule subcontractors and monitor completion of work.
• Act as liaison between subcontractors and construction management.
• Perform minor repairs and customer-service issue resolutions.
• Ensure a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Construction skills including carpentry

Reading blueprints

Customer-service oriented

Technical and mechanical aptitude

Microsoft Word/Outlook/Excel

Education

Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Construction Management

Job description

M/I Homes has been building new homes of outstanding quality and superior design for more than 40 years. Founded in 1976 by Irving and Melvin Schottenstein and guided by Irving’s drive to always “treat the customer right,” we have fulfilled the dreams of over 140,000 homeowners and grown to become one of the nation’s leading homebuilders. M/I Homes started as a family business and grew into a national leader in a single generation with divisions in 17 markets, including Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Ft. Myers/Naples, Houston, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, San Antonio, Sarasota, and Tampa.

Job Summary

Assists the Construction Manager in coordinating the on-site construction activities for assigned subdivisions. In addition to providing general labor for homes under construction, the Construction Intern will assist in monitoring the completion of each construction phase through performing inspections, scheduling and coordination of activities as directed by the Construction Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

Trains and learns through the performance of tasks and activities related to all phases of the construction process, including, but not limited to:

• Assisting in the inspection of assigned homes in different phases of construction to monitor workflow, quality, and completion
• Assisting in scheduling subcontractors and monitoring completion of work as required including delivery and use of materials, supplies, tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Acting as liaison between subcontractors and construction management staff by monitoring work quality and progress of subcontractors and reporting issues and problems arising from inspections.
• Performing minor repairs including paint touch-up, caulking, trim, checking appliances and minor installations prior to pre-settlement inspections.
• Provides assistance in resolving customer-service issues by suggesting to the Construction Manager appropriate measures to maintain customer satisfaction.
• Locking / Unlocking homes
• Computer work (Build Pro, Excel, Outlook, and Word)
• Meet with inspectors
• Perform walk-through with homeowners
• Read Blueprints
• Ensures a clean, safe work environment to include the removal of debris from common areas and the cleanliness of homes.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education Experience

Ideal candidate is working toward a Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Construction Management; knowledge and understanding of the home building industry within scope of building codes, regulations and construction processes preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of construction skills including carpentry; reading blueprints; use of hand and power tools and possess a both a technical and mechanical aptitude.
• Customer-service oriented with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge/Familiarity with Microsoft Word/Outlook/Excel.
• Must be adaptable and have the flexibility to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with ability to coordinate several activities simultaneously.
• Self Starter / Able to work with minimal supervision.

Work Conditions

• Exposure to undesirable environmental conditions as well as some health and safety risks.
• Appropriate equipment and precautions required.
• Travel demands which require possession of a valid driver’s license.

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining diverse talent that reflects the customers we serve and the communities where we live and work.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

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