Summer 2027 Construction Intern

D.R. Horton•Ankeny, IA

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc. is hiring a Construction Intern for its Summer 2027 internship program. The program provides students with hands-on experience, professional development, and exposure to career opportunities at D.R. Horton, its affiliated business functions, and across 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-based activities, jobsite observation, systems support, and other learning opportunities based on departmental needs, location, and business priorities. The intern supports daily operations and assigned projects and business needs, learns the department’s responsibilities and applicable company systems, policies, safety requirements, and procedures, and collaborates with colleagues across functions. Interns participate in training, meetings, rotations, and other learning opportunities, while exploring career options that may lead to full-time employment after graduation. The position requires a professional, ethical, and respectful approach. Overtime and travel, including occasional overnight travel, may be required as business needs dictate. Work setting and physical requirements 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 and 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 functions 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 full-time employment following graduation.
Conduct business professionally, ethically, and respectfully in a manner that supports customers and the company’s reputation and success.