Construction Internship

Responsibilities

Meritage Homes is a Top 5 builder dedicated to building energy‑efficient homes and communities. The Construction intern will learn about the new home construction process within assigned communities, ensuring homes are delivered within specific cycle times, budget targets are met and customer quality expectations are achieved, while learning broader business strategy and participating in cross‑functional projects.

• 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.
• Learn core values and why they drive everything we do.
• Translate classroom experience into practical application during the internship.
• Participate in cross‑functional projects involving other interns and business leaders centered around current business challenges.
• Present real‑world business recommendations to senior leadership that can help drive our strategy.
• Write a paper focusing on the experience or another assigned topic.

Meritage Homes does not provide Visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Operating with integrity.
• Always assuming positive intent and bringing passion to work.
• Desire to “win” and get stuff done.
• Fostering an inclusive environment.
• Asking questions, seeking to understand and making recommendations to improve.
• Wanting to always innovate, think of new ideas and solve bigger problems.
• Being relentless in the pursuit of excellence; never “settle”.
• Actively enrolled in a degree program from a regionally accredited university or college.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a team environment on cross‑team or functional projects.
• Experience dealing with ambiguity.
• Experience in a leadership capacity or role and influencing peers.

Relevant college coursework/majors: Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Operations, Project Management.

Overview

Meritage Homes is committed to building energy‑efficient and affordable entry‑level and first move‑up homes across the U.S. With over 210,000 homes delivered in its 41‑year history, the company is known for distinctive style, quality construction, and award‑winning customer experience. Meritage has been certified a Great Place to Work for four consecutive years and values an inclusive organization where employees bring their authentic selves.

Benefits

• Work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level.
• Organization that lives by its core values every day.
• Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset.
• State‑of‑the‑art technology to provide an optimal working environment.
• Competitive pay structure.
• Strong benefits package.
• Flexibility in work‑life integration.
• Team‑oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role.
• Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization.
• Maintain a competitive drive to be the best.

Schedule

Full‑time, in‑person internship during the Summer 2027 season in the Dallas‑Fort Worth metro area.