What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Intern position at Dream Finders Homes?
Summary Of Position
Dream Finders Homes Intern program is a paid summer internship for students seeking career growth and development in the Homebuilding Industry. The participants will be exposed to multiple functions and levels in the organization through shadowing, attending process improvement training, leading a process improvement project with defined outcomes, and providing support on transactional work.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job are close vision. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office supplies.
In addition, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel or crouch. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.
Note: This document describes the minimum, essential duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, effort, and working conditions of the position. It in no way implies that these are the only functions to be performed by the incumbent. Workers are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related functions requested by a supervisor or manager. Successful performance requires that the incumbent possess and utilize the abilities and skills described. All functions are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dream Finders Homes Intern program is a paid summer internship for students seeking career growth and development in the Homebuilding Industry. The participants will be exposed to multiple functions and levels in the organization through shadowing, attending process improvement training, leading a process improvement project with defined outcomes, and providing support on transactional work.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Assist the team with daily tasks and ongoing projects.
- Conduct research and gather data to support various initiatives.
- Help prepare reports, presentations, and other documents.
- Collaborate with team members on creative solutions to challenges.
- Participate in meetings and provide input on strategies and decisions.
- Support administrative tasks, including organizing files, scheduling, and managing communications.
- Shadow various departments to gain a comprehensive understanding of the organization's operations.
- Apply newly learned concepts, such as Six Sigma, Lean, and other methodologies, to real-world scenarios.
- Lead or assist in a project management and process improvement project, focusing on efficiency and effectiveness within the department.
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a related field, e.g., business, engineering, or construction management program.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and/or other relevant software.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
- Real-world experience and a deeper understanding of the Homebuilding Industry
- Exposure to multiple departments and an understanding of various functions within a company.
- Practical application of process improvement methodologies like Six Sigma and Lean.
- Development of key skills such as project management, communication, and problem-solving.
- Networking opportunities within the company and industry.
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job are close vision. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office supplies.
In addition, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel or crouch. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.
Note: This document describes the minimum, essential duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, effort, and working conditions of the position. It in no way implies that these are the only functions to be performed by the incumbent. Workers are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related functions requested by a supervisor or manager. Successful performance requires that the incumbent possess and utilize the abilities and skills described. All functions are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.
Equal Opportunity Employer