Summer 2027 Operations Intern

PulteGroup; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

PulteGroup offers internship opportunities across Construction, Land, Marketing, Procurement, Sales, and Finance, providing hands-on experience on real projects within a Fortune 500 homebuilder environment. You will work with mentors to develop skills in budgeting, development, and customer care, while contributing to team goals.

Ideal candidates are enrolled undergrad or grad students, 18+, eligible to work in the United States, with strong communication and Excel skills, and a passion for

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at the time of application.
• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the United States.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, plus basic Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction, land, marketing, procurement, sales, and finance internship tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project milestones.
• Learn and apply company processes, tools, and data-driven decision making.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Teams

Communication

Learning agility

Education

Undergrad/Grad student status

Eligible to work in the United States

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

North

Illinois (Schaumburg)

Build a Career That Builds Your Future — with PulteGroup!

Welcome to PulteGroup where we believe in building more than just homes—we believe in building inspired employees, meaningful careers, and a legacy of excellence. If you're looking for work that moves you, a team that values your ideas, and a company that brings you pride, you’ve come to the right place.

As one of the nation’s largest and most respected homebuilders, PulteGroup offers opportunities to grow within a Fortune 500 company that’s consistently recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For and a certified Great Place to Work. We’re driven by the bold purpose of Building Incredible Places for People to Live Their Dreams.

For over 70 years, we’ve been building more than homes—we’ve been building trust, innovation, and a culture where every team member is empowered to thrive. Join a company that champions inclusion, celebrates diversity, and supports your personal and professional journey.

Headquartered in vibrant Atlanta, Georgia, and operating in over 45 markets nationwide, we’re proud to build homes through our trusted family of brands—including Innovative Construction Group, Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, American West, and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, Pulte Mortgage, PGP Title, Pulte Insurance Agency —all united under the PulteGroup name.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Construction:

• Take charge of select home projects, working closely with vendors, homeowners, and teammates to ensure we’re delivering a high-quality home on schedule.
• Learn about the world of building codes, materials, schedules, and methodologies that drive our business.
• Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, Resource Planning, and Customer Care to define construction processes and execute an Exceptional Customer Experience and Superior Operational Execution.

Customer Care:

• Support Field Managers and supervisors by coordinating homeowner assessments, service requests, and workflow processes.
• Evaluate issues, perform root-cause analysis, and determine corrective actions, including minor adjustments or repairs.
• Oversee trade partners to ensure timely, high-quality completion of work orders, while managing accountability, back charges, and payment approvals within limits.
• Create and sustain positive customer relationships by maintaining clear communication, demonstrating professionalism, and adhering to legal and company protocols.

Finance:

• Embark on a financial journey where you’ll acquire critical reporting literacy that are crucial to the success and feasibility of all the moving components of the complex homebuilding business.
• Step into the shoes of a land acquisition professional and learn about the world of financial analytics and how to help serve in an advisor role for business decisions and opportunities.
• Work alongside the team that’s the “financial bridge” that connects various departments, partnering with sales and field construction teams to make sure our fiscal dream a reality. Your financial capability will be the glue that holds it all together.

Land:

• Search for land and help develop it into dream homes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with a team of builders, architects, city, and state jurisdictions to bring neighborhoods to life.
• Navigate through zoning mazes and permits.
• Lean into your analytical skills to assist in crafting data-driven reports and proposals that’ll drive our business forward.

Marketing:

• Collect and analyze data to identify consumer trends.
• Assist in marketing and advertising promotional activities (e.g. social media, email, and web).
• Assist with intake, trafficking, and creation of assets for media requests.
• Perform competitive market analysis to identify areas of opportunity.
• Assist in SEO projects, which include blog posts and website content.

Procurement:

• Work in partnership with various roles and departments, breaking down silos and building connections.
• Collaborate with our vendors, understanding their crucial role in our operations.
• Shadow and learn about the exciting world of bid submittals, negotiation, and the art of cost savings.

Sales:

• Serve as first point-of-contact as you help educate and guide our potential homeowners on their dream home.
• Master the art of sales from start to finish, learning how to turn potential buyers into proud homeowners.
• Become a metrics guru, learning about customer capture rates, sales volume, how to manage a backlog, and holistic engagement strategies.

Management Responsibilities

• Not applicable

Scope

• Decision Impact: Individual
• Department Responsibility: None
• Budgetary Responsibility: No
• Direct Reports: No
• Indirect Reports: No
• Physical Requirements: n/a

Required Education/Experience

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent education required.
• Must be at least 18-years of age.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States.
• Our various Operations Internships are ideal for candidates pursuing a number of degrees including Business Administration, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Marketing, Communication, Finance, Architecture, or similar degree.
• Must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at the time of application or must have graduated the semester immediately preceding the start of the internship.
• Minimum of sophomore status. Rising juniors, rising seniors, or graduate students preferred.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at time of application or graduation preferred.

Required Knowledge/Skillsets

• Curious and coachable, personable, and patient, action-oriented and accountable.
• Motivated and enthusiastic about doing great work.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong tech-savvy competency; experience with Excel and Microsoft Teams specifically.
• Strong organization skills, self-motivation, and learning agility to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Bias for action and desire to make a meaningful difference alongside our current teammates.
• Strong interest in the homebuilding, real estate, and/or construction industry as a preferred career field.
• Added plus are students who are involved in extracurricular activities outside of their curriculum responsibilities (i.e., student organizations, leadership roles, student athletes, NAHB student competition, etc