Project Manager Internship - Charlotte, NC (Summer 2027)

Builders FirstSource • Charlotte, NC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 hands-on project management experience and industry knowledge through daily business interactions, project coordination activities, and job assignments. The Project Manager Intern will support project planning, execution, and monitoring efforts while developing an understanding of project lifecycle management, operational processes, and cross-functional collaboration. Work is performed under direct supervision.

Requirements

• Must be actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree.
• Prefer GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Prefer junior or senior level, but will consider other class levels.

Nice To Haves

• Strong oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Interest in project management, construction operations, and process improvement
• Project estimating and analytical aptitude
• Scheduling and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people and cross-functional teams
• Comfortable communicating and interacting with employees, customers, and business partners
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to learn new systems, processes, and project management tools

Responsibilities

• Supports Project Managers in planning, coordinating, and monitoring project activities to help ensure successful project execution.
• Visits job sites before, during, and after installations to observe project progress, verify quality standards, and assist in ensuring projects are completed on schedule.
• Assists with project tracking, status updates, documentation, and reporting to support effective project management and decision-making.
• May perform duties such as measuring, gathering, analyzing, and organizing data to provide information for departmental projects, reports, and performance tracking.
• Reviews installation orders, schedules, project plans, and resource requirements to help identify needs and support on-time project completion.
• Assists in monitoring project milestones, identifying potential risks or delays, and communicating issues to appropriate team members.
• Reviews reports and helps resolve project-related issues to support cost control, operational efficiency, and timely installations.
• Develops or revises standard operating procedures and working practices and observes field activities to support compliance with established standards and project requirements.
• Participates in project meetings and collaborates with cross-functional teams, including operations, sales, engineering, and field personnel, to help achieve project goals.
• Gains exposure to project scheduling, budgeting, estimating, resource planning, and customer-focused project delivery practices.

Benefits

• competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love
• great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern