Construction Internship
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Job Description
About Shea Homes:
Shea Homes is a home builder with a commitment to safety and a culture built on core values of honesty & integrity, safety & respect for the individual, teamwork, and competitive spirit. They offer competitive compensation, career growth based on achievement, and a promotion-from-within mindset. They strive to convert successful interns to full-time team members upon graduation, provided openings are available. Shea Homes is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Description: Construction Internship (West Valley & East Valley Locations)
This internship provides hands-on experience in the new home construction process at Shea Homes communities located in West Valley and East Valley. Interns will gain exposure to various stages of construction, including:
• Site and Concrete Work: Learning the initial phases of construction.
• Framing: Understanding the structural build of the home.
• Rough Mechanicals: Exposure to plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems installation.
• Finishes: Experience with the final stages of home construction, including interior and exterior details.
• Budgeting and Scheduling: Understanding the financial and temporal aspects of project management.
• Customer Service: Working alongside the Customer Service department to see how the construction process interacts with homeowner experience post-closing.
Interns will collaborate with various teams, including:
• Shea Homes field Construction and Customer Service staff
• Leadership
• Tradespeople
Beyond the core construction process, the internship will include planned touchpoints with other key business areas:
• Sales: Understanding the sales process and its relationship to construction.
• Purchasing: Learning about material procurement and management.
• Land Development: Gaining insight into the initial stages of community development.
The internship also includes training on:
• Workplace safety culture: Learning and reinforcing best practices.
• Safety laws and regulations: Gaining a comprehensive understanding of site-specific safety requirements.
Qualifications:
Ideally, candidates will be enrolled in an undergraduate program in Construction Management, Engineering, Real Estate Development, or a related field. While prior construction experience is beneficial, it is not required. The ideal candidate possesses:
• A strong desire to learn about new home construction and explore various business areas.
• The ability to quickly acquire new skills.
• Proficiency in using various technologies (computers, tablets, Microsoft Suite).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
