Summer 2027 Construction Intern

D.R. Horton•Wayne, PA

13d

About The Position

D.R. Horton’s summer internship program gives students hands-on experience, professional development, and exposure to career opportunities within the company, affiliated business functions, and the homebuilding and homebuying process. Interns are assigned to a primary department or functional area and may gain experience through departmental rotations, project work, administrative support, research, reporting, training, office and field activities, jobsite observation, systems support, and other learning opportunities based on departmental needs, location, and business priorities. The Construction Intern supports daily operations in the assigned department, division, office, field location, jobsite, or business function. The intern learns departmental responsibilities, industry terminology, business systems, company policies, safety requirements, and standard operating procedures; collaborates with team members and other departments; and participates in training, meetings, rotations, and other learning opportunities. The role is intended to help interns explore career paths that may lead to future full-time employment after graduation. The position may involve overtime and travel, including occasional overnight travel, as business needs require. Work settings vary with the internship assignment and may include office, field, jobsite, corporate, remote, or hybrid environments. Physical requirements also vary by assignment and location.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university and entering junior or senior year, or recently graduated.
Pursuing a degree or coursework related to the assigned internship area, such as business, technology, finance, construction, real estate, human resources, marketing, communications, or operations.
Demonstrated interest in learning about career opportunities in homebuilding, financial services, land development, corporate operations, technology, customer service, or other D.R. Horton business functions.
Willingness to learn, take initiative, ask questions, and contribute in a professional team environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact professionally with team members, customers, and business partners.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and follow instructions in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn new software, systems, and processes.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to adapt to varying work environments, including office, field, jobsite, corporate, remote, or hybrid settings, depending on the assignment.
Ability to work overtime.
Ability to travel, including occasional overnight travel, as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Candidates pursuing an advanced degree may also be considered.

Responsibilities

Support daily operations within the assigned department, division, office, field location, jobsite, or business function.
Assist with department-specific projects, research, reporting, administrative activities, coordination, systems, processes, and other assigned business needs.
Learn and apply departmental responsibilities, industry terminology, business systems, company policies, safety requirements, and standard operating procedures.
Collaborate with team members and cross-functional departments to understand how company areas support homebuilding, homebuying, business operations, and the customer experience.
Participate in training programs, meetings, departmental rotations, and other learning opportunities.
Explore career opportunities within D.R. Horton and affiliated businesses that may lead to future full-time employment following graduation.
Conduct business professionally, ethically, and respectfully in support of customers and the company’s reputation and success.