Construction Intern

KB Home•Enterprise, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Construction Intern, you will be part of a world class homebuilding experience and will see first-hand how a home is built and checked for quality and safety standards. This internship requires you to be out in the field alongside experienced construction professionals observing homes in various stages of construction, interfacing with third-party trades, and checking the quality of their work.

Requirements

Are currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Possess familiarity with construction and engineering concepts, blueprints, and relevant software programs.
Embrace a customer-obsessed mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional service.
Thrive in a team-oriented environment and value collaboration.
Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner to potential buyers, trade partners, external officials, and coworkers to reinforce goodwill and profitability for the company
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
Ability to move about work location.
Valid driver's license required: Local travel via automobile required within designated region to KB Home communities.
Ability to walk up and down stairs.
Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information so others will understand.
Ability to transport and move up to 20 lbs and move as needed (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/IT/Land/Marketing/Sales/Studio).
Periodically works in outdoor weather conditions (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/Land/Sales).

Responsibilities

Assist Superintendent in performing their duties and responsibilities, including, but not limited to:
Attend scheduled field operations and construction meetings
Review start packs; For assigned communities, review plans and options, and develop understanding of red line process for contractors
Develop understanding of opening and daily start processes for the community
Develop understanding of scheduling process, cycle time management goals, challenges, and opportunities
Observe and attend quality control and subcontractor signoff walks
Observe and understand management and scheduling of 3rd party inspection processes
Learn how to perform a Buyer pre-construction orientation and Pre-Drywall orientation
Understand final homeowner orientation and final sign-off processes
Learn and understand construction functions of enterprise system