Construction Internship: Learn & Lead in Houston Homes

Meritage Homes Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Strong benefits

Work-life flexibility

In‑person internship

Career growth

Job summary

Meritage Homes is a Top 5 homebuilder focused on energy-efficient homes. The Construction Internship for summer 2027 is in‑person in the outskirts of the Houston, Texas metro area, full-time.

You will learn the homebuilding process, contribute to cycle times and budgets, and help meet customer quality expectations. As an enrolled student in related fields, you will work with business leaders, participate in cross‑functional projects, and present real‑world recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a degree program from a regionally accredited university or college.
• Interest in construction, real estate, operations, or project management.

Responsibilities

• Learn homebuilding processes and cross-functional workflows in assigned communities.
• Support on-time delivery, budget targets and customer quality expectations.
• Collaborate with leaders on real-world projects and present recommendations.
• Translate classroom concepts into practical applications during the internship.
• Complete a written paper focused on the internship experience or assigned topics.

Skills

Integrity

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Problem solving

Curiosity

Innovative thinking

Willingness to learn

Excellent communication

Education

Pursuing degree

Job description

Meritage Homes is a Top 5 homebuilder focused on energy-efficient homes. The Construction Internship for summer 2027 is in‑person in the outskirts of the Houston, Texas metro area, full-time.

You will learn the homebuilding process, contribute to cycle times and budgets, and help meet customer quality expectations. As an enrolled student in related fields, you will work with business leaders, participate in cross‑functional projects, and present real‑world recommendations to senior leadership.