Construction Operations

Job DescriptionJob Description2025 Summer — Construction Operations

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is seeking interns to join our team this summer. As an IBHS , you’ll contribute to our mission of strengthening homes, businesses, and communities against severe weather—which means making a difference in the lives of real people. You’ll also work for a world-class organization where integrity and hard work are valued and where crash-testing homes and buildings is all part of the plan for discovering better building methods.
Learn more about IBHS at ibhs.org and hear what former interns have to say about their experience at ibhs.org/-with-ibhs.

What You’ll Learn
As a Construction Operations , you’ll get experience in supporting IBHS’s research including, but not limited to:

• Performing physical tasks associated with construction and/or facilities management and computer-based management systems
• Maintaining digital communications and schedule for construction and facilities manager.
• Learning carpentry and/or facilities teams associated with each trade
• Gain insight into the tools, workload and skills required in this industry in a safe environment with conscientious and skilled crews

Qualifications:

• Be organized, detail‐oriented, and have the willingness to learn new technologies
• Strive for the highest quality of work, following precise instructions
• Work well in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• Be excellent problem solvers, both individually and as part of a team
• Be good communicators, with excellent writing and speaking skills
• Have basic computer skills including Microsoft Windows® and Office®
• Trello, Wrike, and/or P6 experience
• Carpentry experience

Majors:
Undergraduate student in

• Trade/Construction
• Construction Management
• Engineering

​​​​​​Commitment to

IBHS is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

Applicants should be authorized to work in the US. All positions are located on site, five days/week at the named location. This is approximately a 10-week program working 40 hours/week.

​​​​​Drug‐free Workplace, Equal Opportunity Employer & E‐Verify Employer

Job Types: Full-time,

Ability to commute/relocate: Richburg, SC. Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required).

Work Location: One location