Construction Leadership Internship - Summer 2027

Meritage Homes; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritage Homes in the Atlanta metro area is seeking a Construction Intern for the summer of 2027. This full-time, in-person internship will immerse you in the new home construction process within assigned communities, with emphasis on cycle times, budgets, and customer quality.

You will work with internal leaders across construction, land, marketing, operations and finance; translate classroom knowledge into practical applications; and present real-world recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a regionally accredited university or college.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills preferred.
• Interest in homebuilding industry and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal leaders to learn the homebuilding industry and Meritage business model.
• Learn core values and how they drive the business.
• Translate classroom experience into practical internship applications.
• Participate in cross-functional projects with other interns and leaders.
• Present real-world recommendations to senior leadership to influence strategy.
• Write a paper focusing on the internship experience or an assigned topic.

Skills

Integrity

Positive intent

Winning mindset

Inclusive culture

Curiosity & questioning

Innovative thinking

Excellence mindset

Enrollment in degree program

Education

Business Administration

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Operations

Project Management

Job description

Meritage Homes in the Atlanta metro area is seeking a Construction Intern for the summer of 2027. This full-time, in-person internship will immerse you in the new home construction process within assigned communities, with emphasis on cycle times, budgets, and customer quality.

You will work with internal leaders across construction, land, marketing, operations and finance; translate classroom knowledge into practical applications; and present real-world recommendations to senior leadership.