Homebuilding Rotational Intern

As a Rotational Intern, you will be part of a world class homebuilding experience and will see and participate in the various business functions within KB Home, particularly in its field operations and departments. You will learn under leadership and members in each of the below listed departments (for the time period(s) indicated) to obtain a complete understanding of the homebuilding process, from early start, to close of escrow and warranty follow up.   The remaining weeks of your internship will be spent in the department/focus area of most interest to you, with a goal of learning applicable on the job skills and competencies. 

• Land Acquisition – 1 week.  Learn the process of identifying and acquiring/purchasing land.
• Land Development and Forward Planning – 1 week.  Learn how land is prepared for construction and the requirements of various cities and municipalities.  Learn how projects are managed over the course of years during a project’s life.
• Sales and Marketing – 1 week.  Learn the skills of selling and how marketing captures and supports business objectives.
• Daily Units Processing (escrow) – 2 days.  Learn about mortgage, title, and other details of the escrow process.
• Studio/Design – 3 days.  Learn design details and how personalization occurs for each homebuyer.
• Purchasing – 1 week.  Learn about supply chain management, bidding, negotiations, cost management, and product selection.
• Operations/Construction – 1 week.  Spend time on the construction site learning how a home is built, including scheduling trades, scheduling and passing inspections, and more.
• Customer Service – 1 week. Learn how the process of home warranty repair work occurs, and the importance of providing quality care and support after a home is inhabited.

This internship requires you to be in various locations where KB Home conducts business, including various offices as well as out in the field alongside experienced business and construction professionals.

As an intern with us, you will have the chance to: 

• Work closely with our expert team – learning the homebuilding process from inception and planning to construction/build, close of escrow, and home warranty
• Understand how our proven business model, KBEdge, supports our goal of being the most customer-obsessed builder in the country
• Observe how our community (Construction, Customer Service & Sales) teams work together to deliver homes 100% Complete and On Time to every customer
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.

We are looking for candidates who: 

• Are currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Urban Planning, Real Estate, Business Administration, or other related field.
• Possess critical thinking skills, are proficient in computer applications and software programs, and are highly organized.
• Thrive in a team-oriented environment and value collaboration while also demonstrating independence and self-starter tendencies.
• Can work an 8-hour day and are able to travel and work in both a professional office environment as well as in the field at construction sites.

Position Location:

• The position is located on-site in Wildomar, CA. #LI-onsite

Compensation:

• $22/hr