Construction Operations Intern
2026 Summer Internship — Construction Operations Internship
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is seeking interns to join our team this summer. As an IBHS intern, 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/intern-with-ibhs.
What You’ll Learn
As a Construction Operations intern, you’ll get experience in supporting IBHS’s research including, but not limited to:
- Spending about 20% of your time with the Construction and Facilities Manager to maintain digital communication and schedule.
- Spending the other 80% will be with the carpentry and/or facilities team learning the skills associated with each trade.
Skill Development for Intern:
- Project management
- Drafting and design
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Carpentry
- Welding
- Fabrication
Qualifications:
- Capable of performing physical tasks associated with construction and/or facilities management as well as computer based management systems.
Preferred Majors:
Undergraduate student in
- Trade/Construction
- Construction Management
- Engineering
Commitment to Diversity
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, Internship
Ability to commute/relocate: Richburg, SC. Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required).
Work Location: One location