Construction Intern - Hands-On Rotations & Career Growth

D.R. Horton; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc., the nation’s largest homebuilder, is seeking a Construction Intern to provide hands-on experience across departments, offices, and field locations.

Interns are assigned to a primary department and gain experience through rotations, project work, administrative support, research, reporting, and site observation. The program emphasizes professional development and exposure to homebuilding and customer service processes.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university and entering junior or senior year, or recently graduated.
• Pursuing a degree or coursework related to the assigned internship area, including but not limited to business, technology, finance, construction, real estate, human resources, marketing, communications, operations, or other relevant fields.
• Demonstrated interest in learning about career opportunities within homebuilding, financial services, land development, corporate operations, technology, customer service, or other D.R. Horton business functions.
• Strong willingness to learn, take initiative, ask questions, and contribute in a professional team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with team members, customers, and business partners.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and follow instructions in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with the ability to learn new software, systems, and processes as needed.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to varying work environments, including office, field, jobsite, corporate, remote, or hybrid settings, depending on the internship assignment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations within the assigned department, division, office, field location, jobsite, or business function.
• Assist with department-specific projects, research, reporting, administrative activities, coordination efforts, systems, processes, and other business needs assigned.
• Learn and apply departmental responsibilities, industry terminology, business systems, company policies, safety requirements, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional departments to gain an understanding of how various areas of the Company support homebuilding, homebuying, business operations, and the overall customer experience.
• Participate in training programs, meetings, departmental rotations, and other learning opportunities designed to enhance knowledge of the Company, assigned function, and potential career paths.
• Explore career opportunities within D.R. Horton and affiliated businesses that may lead to future full-time employment following graduation.
• Conduct all business in a professional, ethical, and respectful manner that supports customers and contributes to the Company's reputation and success.
• Ability to work overtime
• Ability to travel including occasional overnight travel, as business needs require

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Currently enrolled in a four-year college/university, entering junior or senior year

Pursuing degree related to internship area (business, technology, finance, construction, real estate, HR, marketing, communications, operations)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc., the nation’s largest homebuilder, is seeking a Construction Intern to provide hands-on experience across departments, offices, and field locations.

Interns are assigned to a primary department and gain experience through rotations, project work, administrative support, research, reporting, and site observation. The program emphasizes professional development and exposure to homebuilding and customer service processes.