Construction Intern
Smith Douglas Homes
Salary undisclosed
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Description
At Smith Douglas Homes, our mission is to enhance people’s quality of life by creating opportunities for homeownership. We believe that mission starts with our people.
When you join Smith Douglas Homes, you become part of a team that is committed to doing the right thing, supporting one another, and delivering exceptional experiences for our customers. We foster a culture built on collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and mutual respect—where every team member has the opportunity to make an impact and grow their career.
Join us and help build more than homes. Help build opportunities, communities, and a future you can be proud of.
At Smith Douglas Homes, we pride ourselves on being one of the fastest growing home building companies in the country. We are looking for Summer 2026 Construction Interns to join our team. We have open opportunities across our various Divisions located throughout the Southeast and Texas.
Position Summary:
Smith Douglas Homes is excited to offer an 8-week Summer Internship Program designed to give college students hands-on experience in construction management. This immersive program allows interns to work directly with Construction Managers in the completion of homes to the highest standards of quality, efficiency, cost control, and customer satisfaction.
What You’ll Do:
- Oversee community in Construction Manager’s absence
- Perform routine production activities (minor repair and replacement installations)
- Meet with and sign off on deliveries of materials when needed
- Water lawns (seasonal)
- Attend Quality Assurance walk and manage any follow up activities
- Assist with Homeowner Orientation Sign off
- Keep all drive barricades in place, unlock and lock homes daily
- Monitor community to review and enforce safety regulations
- Install water meter location cards
- Oversee building and painting of permit boards
- Post building permit cards
- Adjust/clean out water meter boxes so municipality will set meters
- Ensure job site cleanliness
- Attend and perform inspections
Education:
We're looking for students currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management with an interest in residential construction.
SDH Management Services LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, reach out to HR@smithdouglas.com.
An offer of employment for this role is contingent upon the successful completion of background check and drug screening. We are a certified Drug Free Workplace.
About this role
Smith Douglas Homes is recruiting Construction Interns for an 8-week summer program across its Southeast and Texas divisions. This hands-on internship places you directly with Construction Managers on active home building projects, giving you real responsibility for community oversight, quality assurance, and day-to-day site operations. You'll handle everything from material deliveries and homeowner orientations to safety enforcement, permit documentation, and routine installations—work that exposes you to the full scope of residential construction management.
The role is designed for students pursuing a Construction Management degree who want practical experience in a fast-growing homebuilder. You'll work in-office at job sites in the Chattanooga area or across the company's other regional locations, managing tasks that require attention to detail, accountability, and the ability to work independently when needed. This internship offers a clear window into what construction management actually entails day-to-day, from logistics and compliance to quality control and customer-facing activities.
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