Land Planning & Development Intern

KB Home • San Ramon, CA

1d • $22 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Land Planning & Development Intern, you will be part of a world class homebuilding experience and you will see first-hand how we develop land parcels for future home building - from initial planning and feasibility studies to final project completion. This is a full‑time, Monday–Friday position running for 10–12 weeks during Summer 2026

Requirements

• Are currently pursuing a degree in civil engineering, construction management, urban planning, real estate development or a related field
• Prior experience or coursework in land use, urban planning and/or civil engineering
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Thrive in a team-oriented environment and value collaboration.
• Experience in using various computerized systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
• 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.
• Ability to drive/travel as needed.
• 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 ).
• This position is based in the division office and field-based between communities throughout the division.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Land Planning team as they work with local and state municipalities, public and private related agencies, planning and zoning departments to entitle acquired projects.
• Assist with plan submittals and review process, support scheduling, meeting deadlines and specific processes to ensure timely completion of the entitlement process.
• Assist the Land Development team to determine what needs to be done to the dirt (grading, demolition, excavation) of the acquired and entitled project prior to home construction.
• Contract, schedule and oversee dirt preparation (grading, demolition, excavation) of the dirt.
• Contract, schedule and oversee in-ground utility installation, roadway pavements, concrete home pads and sidewalks.
• Understand how we identify potential risks associated with land development projects and develop mitigation strategies.
• Assist in the pre-development budgeting for new communities.
• Understand how our proven business model – KBEdge supports our goal of being the most customer-obsessed builder in the country
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• A culture defined by customer obsession and collaboration.
• The satisfaction of helping families achieve their dream of homeownership.
• Opportunities for growth and development within a nationally recognized company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees