Our purpose is to build incredible places where people can live their dreams. Those dreams are made possible for thousands each year thanks to our most important asset—our people. From humble beginnings of one visionary entrepreneur, to the 3rd largest homebuilder in America for over 70 years; learn how you can build a career of impact here at PulteGroup.
As one of America’s largest, most respected homebuilders, our career possibilities are expansive. Whether you’re passionate about sales, marketing, construction, procurement, or land development, PulteGroup has the perfect place for you to thrive. We’re building more than houses; we’re crafting careers and homes where you belong.
An internship with PulteGroup Inc. offers a unique opportunity to expand your horizons in an exciting industry, gain hands-on experience, and build a strong foundation to support your long-term career goals. During your internship you can expect to gain a holistic understanding of the homebuilding industry by participating in rotational shadowing opportunities of various functions and departments. Then, in your daily work, you’ll work with our experienced professionals in your designated function and contribute to meaningful projects. We also will invest in you and your continued development through centralized training and development opportunities throughout the summer. Lastly, you’ll get to showcase your experience and ideas by closing your internship with a capstone presentation with your local Division leadership team.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Construction:
Take charge of select home projects, working closely with vendors, homeowners, and teammates to ensure we’re delivering a high-quality home on schedule.
Learn about the world of building codes, materials, schedules, and methodologies that drive our business.
Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, Resource Planning, and Customer Care to define construction processes and execute an Exceptional Customer Experience and Superior Operational Execution.
Sales:
Serve as first point-of-contact as you help educate and guide our potential homeowners on their dream home.
Master the art of sales from start to finish, learning how to turn potential buyers into proud homeowners.
Become a metrics guru, learning about customer capture rates, sales volume, how to manage a backlog, and holistic engagement strategies.
Procurement:
Work in partnership with various roles and departments, breaking down silos and building connections.
Collaborate with our rockstar vendors, understanding their crucial role in our operations.
Shadow and learn about the exciting world of bid submittals, negotiation, and the art of cost savings.
Land:
Search for land and help develop it into dream homes.
Collaborate cross-functionally with a team of builders, architects, city, and state jurisdictions to bring neighborhoods to life.
Navigate through zoning mazes and permits.
Lean into your analytical skills to assist in crafting data-driven reports and proposals that’ll drive our business forward.
Finance:
Embark on a financial journey where you’ll acquire critical reporting literacy that are crucial to the success and feasibility of all the moving components of the complex homebuilding business.
Step into the shoes of a land acquisition professional and learn about the world of financial analytics and how to help serve in an advisor role for business decisions and opportunities.
Work alongside the team that’s the “financial bridge” that connects various departments, partnering with sales and field construction teams to make sure our fiscal dream a reality. Your financial capability will be the glue that holds it all together.
Management Responsibilities
Not applicableScope
Decision Impact: Individual
Department Responsibility: None
Budgetary Responsibility: No
Direct Reports: No
Indirect Reports: No
Physical Requirements: n/a
Required Education/Experience
High School diploma, GED, or equivalent education required.
Must be at least 18-years of age.
Must have authorization to work in the United States.
Our various Operations Internships are ideal for candidates pursuing a number of degrees including Business Administration, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Marketing, Communication, Finance, Architecture, or similar degree.
Must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at the time of application or must have graduated the semester immediately preceding the start of the internship.
Minimum of sophomore status preferred.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at time of application or graduation preferred.
Required Knowledge/Skillsets
Curious and coachable, personable, and patient, action-oriented and accountable.
Motivated and enthusiastic about doing great work.
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong tech-savvy competency; experience with Excel and Microsoft Teams specifically.
Strong organization skills, self-motivation, and learning agility to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Bias for action and desire to make a meaningful difference alongside our current teammates.
Strong interest in the homebuilding, real estate, and/or construction industry as a preferred career field.
Added plus are students who are involved in extracurricular activities outside of their curriculum responsibilities (i.e., student organizations, leadership roles, student athletes, NAHB student competition, etc).
2024 Summer Internship Blueprint: In your 2024 internship role you will work alongside our experienced professionals and mirror that team’s schedule and flexibility models. Please read each role’s description and discuss with your hiring team to best understand the team’s expectations.
Application Dates: October 1, 2023 – February 28, 2024
Internship Dates: May 20, 2024 – August 9, 2024 (12 weeks)
Schedule may be adjusted based on individual student need.
40 hours per week; schedule depends on the internship position and its requirements.
Compensation: All internships are competitively paid.
Pay varies based on position and location.
Format: Our operations internships are majority in-person in one of our 29 Division Offices and/or in our up-and-coming development communities.
Each intern will have the opportunity to shadow all the various functions that go into the homebuilding process. This will give you a holistic view and appreciation for the homebuilding industry and, who knows, may even spark an interest in an area you didn’t know existed!
Internship may include a capstone presentation or final project.
Location: This Internship Opportunity is located in Troy, MI
Additional Available Internship Locations:
Arizona (Scottsdale) California (Mission Viejo, Pleasanton) Colorado (Denver) Florida (Bonita Springs, Jacksonville, Orlando, Riverview, West Palm Beach) Georgia (Alpharetta) Illinois (Schaumburg) Indiana (Indianapolis) Kentucky (Louisville) Massachusetts (Westborough) Minnesota (Eden Prairie) New Jersey (Bridgewater) New Mexico (Albuquerque) North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh) Ohio (Cleveland, Columbus) South Carolina (Charleston, Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach) Tennessee (Brentwood) Texas (Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio) Virginia (Fairfax) Washington (Bellevue)
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PulteGroup Employee Benefits
At PulteGroup, we believe that our people are what makes us a great place to work and we strive to meet their health and welfare needs with a competitive suite of benefit offerings designed for their unique lifestyles.
Comprehensive, Flexible and Affordable Healthcare Coverage Options
Supplemental Healthcare Coverage Opportunities
PTO and Work/Life Benefits
Health Advocacy and Wellness
Retirement Plan with Company Match
Education and Employee Assistance Programs
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Benefits
Mortgage Financing Discounts through Pulte Mortgage
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