Summer Construction Intern — Rotations & Career Growth

D. R. Horton; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Holiday schedule

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. invites students to apply for the Summer 2027 Construction Intern role. The program provides hands-on experience across departments, site observation, rotations, and exposure to homebuilding operations.

Interns gain practical skills in project support, reporting, and operations while exploring future career paths within the company. Candidates are pursuing related degrees and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork.

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 assigned internship area.
• Demonstrated interest in learning about career opportunities within homebuilding, financial services, 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

Willingness to learn

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Enrolled in a four-year college or university, entering junior or senior year

Pursuing a degree related to internship area

Interest in career opportunities within homebuilding or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc. invites students to apply for the Summer 2027 Construction Intern role. The program provides hands-on experience across departments, site observation, rotations, and exposure to homebuilding operations.

Interns gain practical skills in project support, reporting, and operations while exploring future career paths within the company. Candidates are pursuing related degrees and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork.