Land Acquisition & Development Intern - Minneapolis Summer 2025

Job Summary:

The Minneapolis division of M/I Homes is eager to meet with individuals interested in a paid internship with one of the nation’s leading and most respected homebuilders. This paid internship provides focused, hands-on training in the discipline of land acquisition and development. The program also provides the intern exposure to other aspects of the business, including construction, sales, design, permitting, purchasing, customer care, and financing to gain an understanding of the role each department plays in the success of M/I Homes. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Trains and learns through the performance of tasks and activities related to all phases of the land acquisition and development process, including, but not limited to:

• Learn to analyze markets and prepare preliminary project budgets.
• Assists in the evaluation process and inspection of land under consideration for acquisition.
• Attend public meetings and assist with preparing presentations.
• Assist with preparing and monitoring land development schedules.

Requirements

Minimum Education Experience: 

Ideal candidate is working toward a Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Construction Management or a related field. 

 Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong desire to learn along with professional drive.
• Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly.
• Exceptional Communication Skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Exposure to undesirable environmental conditions as well as some health and safety risks.
• Appropriate equipment and precautions required.
• May require local travel to different communities, which requires possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Office work, field work, outside meetings, onsite coordination, and meetings with municipal and county representatives.