Summer 2026 Operations Internship - Rapid City, SD

Overview

Summer Operations Intern improving yard & delivery processes at BFS in Rapid City.

Key Responsibilities

• process review
• workflow analysis
• error prevention
• documentation
• team collaboration
• field observation

Tasks

-Process Evaluation: Review and analyze existing Yard & Delivery processes, identifying inefficiencies, potential risks, and improvement opportunities. -Collaboration & Communication: Participate in regular check-ins and feedback sessions with the manager and market leadership team to ensure progress and alignment. -Operational Immersion: Work alongside the dispatcher and yard foreman to understand daily workflows, from load building to truck dispatch and material delivery. -Error Prevention & Efficiency: Develop recommendations to eliminate load-building errors and catch issues early—before trucks are loaded or materials leave the yard. -Position will involve standing, walking, and observing field operations. -Documentation & Reporting: Record findings, summarize observations, and propose actionable solutions in collaboration with the operations team.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• gpa 3.0
• microsoft office
• logistics
• construction ops
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Exposure to yard logistics, process improvement, and team leadership. -Preferred: Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain, or related field. -GPA of 3.0 or higher; juniors and seniors strongly encouraged to apply. -Occasionally required to lift or move materials of 25 pounds or greater. -Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. -Real-world experience in construction operations and supply chain management. -A strong foundation for a future career in construction management, logistics, or operations leadership. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

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Benefits

-Mentorship from experienced operations professionals.

About Builders Firstsource

-Survived the Great Recession, then expanded rapidly through acquisitions like ProBuild (2015) and merger with BMC (2021). -Projects range from single-family homes to light commercial builds, including off-site prefabricated trusses, panels, and millwork. -Invests in digital tools (e.g., MyBLDR.com via acquisition of Paradigm) and factory-built components to streamline homebuilding. -Maintains its own fleet of trucks and in-house installation services, offering one-stop solutions that most competitors lack. -Stands out for integrating over 60 acquisitions while keeping local teams, and executing major share buybacks alongside growth.

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