Responsibilities

　　Do you want to be a part of something extraordinary? Do you love to win as a team, work hard, innovate and excel.....then let's chat?!?! Meritage Homes is a top 5 home builder dedicated to building energy-efficient homes and communities. We are looking for future leaders that can help Meritage continue to grow, set our future strategy, and solve our business challenges. Our internship program is designed to help you not only understand what we do but how and why we do it. If you are looking for an experience where you can immerse yourself in a business, establish a network, learn, develop your skills, and have some fun, than this is the place for you. This internship opportunity will be full time during the summer 2024 season.

　　The Land Acquisition and Development internship for summer 2024 will learn about all aspects of new community development from pre-acquisition to turnover of finished lots for homebuilding operations to project close-out. This includes ensuring that new communities are opened on time and on budget. Gain exposure to all plan procurement, site construction activities, contract negotiations, schedule adherence, etc. Interact daily with various departments of the company, subcontractors, customers, and municipalities. On the land development side, you will learn about the planning and construction that is required for creating a safe and well-organized parcel of land in preparation for the vertical building phase. This includes conducting property value analysis, learning about construction regulations and zoning ordinances, as well as environmental restrictions. All while learning about Meritage Homes strategy, goals and working in cross-functional projects with other interns and business leaders.

　　The stuff you will do:

　　Work closely with internal business leaders to learn the homebuilding industry and the Meritage business modelLearn our core values and why they drive everything we doTranslate classroom experience into practical application during the internshipParticipate in cross-functional projects involving other interns and business leaders centered around current business challengesPresent real world business recommendations to senior leadership that can help drive our strategyWrite a paper focusing on the experience or another assigned topic

　　Meritage Homes does not provide Visa sponsorship.

　　Qualifications

　　Need to be awesome at:

　　Operating with integrityAlways assuming positive intent and bringing passion to workHaving a desire to "win" and get stuff doneFostering an inclusive environmentAsking questions, seeking to understand and making recommendations to improveWanting to always innovate, think of new ideas and solve for bigger problemsBeing relentless in the pursuit of excellence; will never "settle"Actively enrolled in a degree program from a regionally accredited university or collegeExperience working in a team environment on cross team or functional projectsExperience dealing with ambiguityExperience in a leadership capacity or role and influencing peers

　　Examples of Relevant College Coursework/Majors:

　　Business AdministrationCivil EngineeringConstruction ManagementFinanceMarketingReal EstateSupply Chain ManagementHuman ResourcesOperationsProject Management

　　Overview

　　Are you looking for an incredible career opportunity? Then Meritage Homes is the place for you! From the homes we build to the careers we offer, we believe in quality. Meritage Homes is the ENERGY STAR® Partner of The Year in Sustained Excellence for being a leader in protecting the environment and advancing energy efficiency in homebuilding. We are looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as being a part of an organization that helps people live happier, healthier lives. With over 100,000 homes built, Meritage Homes is looking for professionals who are self-starters and want to help our organization grow by providing new and innovative ideas.

　　When joining Meritage Homes, you and your career can benefit in several ways, including:

　　A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every levelAn organization that lives by its core values everydayTeam atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital assetState of the art technology to provide an optimal working environmentA competitive pay structureStrong benefitsFlexibility in work-life integrationTeam-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the companyOpportunity to further your career in a growing national organizationMaintain a competitive drive to be the best

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