2027 Summer Construction Management Internship - Austin, TX

Join one of Texas’s top homebuilders as an Intern with Perry Homes. Since 1967, Perry Homes has built homes for over 55,000 families, delivering quality homes at reasonable prices and earning a reputation as a trusted, large‑scale builder.

About the role

The internship provides general support to the Construction Management Team and the community by assisting with tasks, assignments, and projects related to construction, customer service, quality control, and safety processes.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and apply knowledge of Perry Homes construction procedures—from sheetrock tape and float to home completion—under management supervision.
• Create and implement recommendations for issues that arise with building inspectors, contractors, customers, or suppliers.
• Complete projects on short notice under extreme time constraints.
• Assist in planning and coordinating warranty service in accordance with company policy.
• Learn to build and maintain relationships with homeowners, trades, and sales staff.
• Assist in inspecting all warranty work to ensure it meets company standards.
• Under supervision, inspect materials and workmanship during installation and upon completion to ensure quality standards.
• Help maintain assigned inventory homes and tasks at a high level of quality.
• Monitor compliance with the subdivision safety program and report violations to the Project Manager.
• Ensure independent contractors maintain appropriate safety standards.
• Assist the Construction Management Team in maintaining subdivision safety records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and current enrollment in college (required).
• Demonstrated computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Current, valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.

Competencies

• Communication / Building Relationships
• Initiative
• Customer / Client Focus
• Flexibility
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management

Schedule

You must be able to work at least 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Community outreach programs
• Team‑building activities
• A fun summer internship experience