Description

During the internship, the intern will assist the superintendent, attend field meetings, review start packs and community plans, learn scheduling, quality‑control walks, and third‑party inspection management. They will also support the Customer Service department by learning ticketing processes, attending homeowner calls, and understanding subcontractor management. Additionally, the intern will gain exposure to purchasing functions such as vendor‑supply systems, bidding, negotiations, status reporting, and document maintenance.

• Attend scheduled field operations and construction meetings.
• Review start packs, community plans, and red‑line processes for contractors.
• Observe quality‑control and subcontractor sign‑off walks.
• Learn buyer pre‑construction orientation and pre‑drywall orientation procedures.
• Participate in scheduling and management of third‑party inspections.
• Learn the ticketing system for homeowner repair issues and attend related calls.
• Observe subcontractor assignment and vendor management processes.
• Develop understanding of quality control for repairs and subcontractor work.
• Support bidding, negotiation, and vendor selection activities.
• Prepare and distribute status reports, cost accruals, margins, and variance analyses.
• Maintain and update site plans, scopes of work, and red‑line revisions.
• Assist with POS, payment processing, and supply‑chain system tasks.
• Conduct business professionally and ethically with buyers, partners, and coworkers.

Requirements

The Construction, Customer Service and Purchasing Intern role offers a full‑time, 10‑12‑week summer experience (Monday‑Friday) beginning in summer 2026. Interns work side‑by‑side with seasoned construction professionals in the field, observe various construction stages, interact with third‑party trades, and ensure quality and safety standards. They also collaborate with the Division CS team to track warranty claims and with the Purchasing team on bid evaluation, vendor negotiations, and contract documentation.

Candidates should be currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management or a related field, possess a customer‑obsessed mindset, and enjoy collaborative team environments. The role requires the ability to work an eight‑hour day, travel to construction sites, stand or sit for extended periods, lift up to 20 lb, and hold a valid driver’s license for local travel.

• Understand final homeowner orientation and sign‑off processes.
• Meet physical requirements: stand or sit for extended periods, lift up to 20 lb, and travel locally with a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

KB Home offers competitive base pay and a culture defined by customer obsession and collaboration, the satisfaction of helping families achieve homeownership, and opportunities for growth within a nationally recognized company. The company emphasizes ethical conduct, equal opportunity employment, and safeguards against fraudulent communications.

• The satisfaction of helping families achieve their dream of homeownership.
• Opportunities for growth and development within a nationally recognized company.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance