Risk Management Intern

Suffolk Construction•Boston, MA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Suffolk is seeking people who are bold. Curious. Innovative. Caring. Looking for the inspiring, rewarding summer opportunity. We’ll challenge and motivate you to be your very best. We’ll embrace what makes you unique and lift you up as you take chances. Here, you’ll find a place where you can act with purpose and integrity, bringing intelligence and grit to every aspect of your work. As a Risk Management & Insurance Intern, you will gain hands-on exposure to how a leading general contractor identifies, evaluates, and mitigates risk across complex construction projects. This internship provides a unique opportunity to learn how insurance programs, contract requirements, safety practices, and claims management work together to protect people, projects, and the business. Our Summer Internship Program runs for 9 weeks and is designed to immerse you in real-world business challenges while providing mentorship, learning opportunities, and exposure to Suffolk’s operations, project teams, and corporate functions. The summer will conclude with a Capstone project competed in teams formed within the national cohort.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program
Majors in Risk Management, Insurance, Business, Finance, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related fields will be considered
Strong interest in risk management, insurance, construction, or corporate operations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
Demonstrated professionalism when working with internal teams and external partners

Responsibilities

Support the Risk Management team in evaluating and managing project-related risks across active construction projects
Assist with insurance compliance, including review and tracking of Certificates of Insurance (COIs) for subcontractors and vendors
Learn how builder’s risk, general liability, workers’ compensation, professional liability, and other insurance programs support construction operations
Help maintain risk and insurance documentation, logs, and internal tracking tools
Gain exposure to claims management processes, including incident reporting, documentation, and coordination with internal teams and external partners
Assist in reviewing contracts and subcontracts for insurance and risk-related requirements
Partner with project teams to ensure insurance and risk management requirements are met prior to work commencing
Support coordination between Risk Management, Legal, Safety, Project Management, and Field Operations teams
Gain exposure to jobsite operations to better understand how risk, safety, and insurance considerations impact day-to-day construction activities
Learn how risk management strategies support safety, quality, and successful project execution
Participate in Suffolk’s Summer Speaker Series, intern events, jobsite tours, and networking opportunities
Work alongside experienced professionals who will provide mentorship and real-time feedback
Build a foundational understanding of risk management within the construction industry and explore long-term career paths