IT Internship - Remote (Summer 2027)

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

PURPOSE

Gain industry and organizational knowledge through daily business interactions, hands-on project work, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The IT Intern will support Project Elevate, a strategic business transformation initiative, by assisting with functional testing activities, business process validation, and project coordination efforts across multiple business functions. Work is performed under direct supervision while providing meaningful contributions to enterprise-level technology and business initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with various Project Elevate initiatives in support of the Information Technology department and business stakeholders.
• Coordinate and execute functional testing activities across key business areas, including Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial Operations.
• Gather, organize, analyze, and validate data to support testing efforts, process improvements, and project reporting.
• Document test scenarios, test results, defects, and business requirements to ensure project quality and successful implementation.
• Participate in team meetings, project status reviews, and brainstorming sessions to identify solutions and support project objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, business users, project managers, and IT resources to achieve project milestones.
• Assist with business process analysis, user acceptance testing (UAT), and system validation activities.
• Support the preparation of project documentation, training materials, and testing reports as needed.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations to improve testing processes, operational efficiency, and overall project outcomes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must be actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Preferred Senior-level student; however, other academic levels will be considered.
• Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Demonstrated interest in business systems, technology implementations, process improvement, or enterprise transformation projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people and cross-functional business teams.
• Comfortable interacting with stakeholders at various organizational levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Basic understanding of data analysis, business process documentation, and testing methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage assignments independently.
• Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced project environment.
• Ability to analyze information, identify issues, and recommend practical solutions.

At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people -first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what’s possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day. 

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. 

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.