Land Intern

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 Land Aquisition 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 land acqusition. This immersive program allows interns to work directly with Land Development Managers in developing and monitoring the land development progress of acquired land for the local market.
What You’ll Do:
Work with Land Development Manager on document review to ensure that lots are bought on time, within budget and to company standards
Help to coordinate amenity requirements and entrance construction
Help to resolve Construction Manager concerns related to relevant lots
Update land development budget as needed
Monitor lot development process for quality and timeliness
Coordinate with Land Acquisition Manager regarding requested deal terms and preliminary budgets
Work with Land Team to prepare lot listing/fence/lot fit plan with Construction Manager
Assist in Inspecting finished lots for completion to turn over to Construction Department
As needed, communicate with consultants to ensure accuracy of lot fit matrix
Inspect phase for completion and coordinate resolution
Complete lot acceptance check list prior to closing on lots
Education:
We're looking for students currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Land Management or related field 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.