Construction Internship

Overview

Summer 2026 construction intern learning homebuilding & cross‑functional projects

Key Responsibilities

• practical application
• business learning
• strategy recommendations
• cross-functional projects
• paper writing
• inclusive environment

Tasks

-Translate classroom experience into practical application during the internship -Fostering an inclusive environment -Work closely with internal business leaders to learn the homebuilding industry, the Meritage business model and an assigned functional area such as construction, land, marketing, operations, purchasing, finance, human resources, etc. -Present real world business recommendations to senior leadership that can help drive our strategy -Participate in cross-functional projects involving other interns and business leaders centered around current business challenges -Write a paper focusing on the experience or another assigned topic

Requirements

• ambiguity
• degree
• leadership
• technology
• teamwork

What You Bring

-Experience dealing with ambiguity -Actively enrolled in a degree program from a regionally accredited university or college -Experience in a leadership capacity or role and influencing peers -State of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment -Experience working in a team environment on cross team or functional projects

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Benefits

-A competitive pay structure -Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization -Flexibility in work-life integration -Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company -Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset -A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level -Strong benefits

About Meritage Homes

-As Monterey Homes, it grew from under 300 annual builds to a public NYSE-listed homebuilder. -Its projects span 12 states, focusing on entry-level and first move-up single-family homes across West, Central, South, and East regions. -A pioneer in energy-efficient construction, it introduced its first net-zero and all-electric home communities in the 2010s. -Typical projects feature ENERGY STAR certified appliances, WaterSense fixtures, and often qualify for EPA’s Indoor airPLUS certification. -Blending mass-market affordability with smart-home innovation, their developments also sometimes include active-adult and luxury lines. -Financially, the company consistently delivers strong net income (e.g., $400M+ in 2023) and pays regular dividends.

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Visa Sponsorship

-meritage homes does not provide visa sponsorship.