Summer 2027 Construction Intern

D.R. Horton, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and the

Company Holidays

Multiple Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is hiring a Summer 2027 Construction Intern in Durham, NC.

The internship provides hands-on experience, professional development, and exposure to multiple business functions within the homebuilding process. Interns will rotate through departments, gain project experience, and support field and office activities. The program emphasizes learning, teamwork, and preparing for potential full-time opportunities after graduation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a four-year college or university and entering junior or senior year, or recently graduated.
• Pursuing a degree or coursework related to the internship area, including business, construction, real estate, or related fields.
• Demonstrated interest in opportunities within homebuilding, financial services, land development, corporate operations, technology, or customer service at D.R. Horton.
• Strong willingness to learn, take initiative, and contribute in a professional team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interaction with team members, customers, and partners.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn new software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and adapt to office, field, jobsite, or hybrid settings.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations within the assigned department, division, office, field location, jobsite, or business function.
• Assist with department projects, research, reporting, administrative activities, and coordination efforts.
• Learn and apply departmental responsibilities, industry terminology, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional departments to understand how areas support homebuilding and customer experience.
• Participate in training programs, meetings, and departmental rotations to expand knowledge of the company and functions.
• Explore career opportunities within D.R. Horton and affiliated businesses for potential full-time roles after graduation.
• Conduct all business professionally, ethically, and respectfully to support customers and the company's reputation.
• Ability to work overtime as needed and travel occasionally for business needs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate student (Junior/Senior)

Relevant coursework (Business/Construction/Real Estate)

Interest in homebuilding/finance/operations

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description - Summer 2027 Construction Intern (2605343)

Job Description

Summer 2027 Construction Intern - 2605343

Description

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high-quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Construction Intern . The internship program is designed to provide students with hands-on experience, professional development, and exposure to career opportunities within D.R. Horton, its affiliated business functions, and the homebuilding and homebuying process. Interns are assigned to a primary department or functional area and gain experience through departmental rotations, project work, administrative support, research, reporting, training, office and field-based activities, jobsite observation, systems support, and other learning opportunities based on departmental needs, location, and business priorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

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.

• Physical requirements vary by internship assignment and work location and may include sitting, standing, walking, reaching, using a computer and other office equipment, communicating with others, and observing details at close and distance ranges. Certain assignments may include travel, field visits, or jobsite exposure.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates pursuing an advanced degree may also be considered

Come joina winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and arelooking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

Medical, Dental and Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

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