IT Intern

Company Overview

Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a leading construction materials distribution company serving the commercial and residential construction markets across United States and conjunction with Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG) a premier provider of commercial door frame and hardware solutions FBM supports a broad range of construction and architectural projects nationwide.

Together FBM and UDHGs 8000 Team Members are committed to operational excellence innovation and employee development. By combining scale specialty expertise and a customer-first mindset we deliver high-quality products and services to contractors builders and project teams across diverse markets. As the organization continues to grow and evolve following the recent acquisition by Lowes we are investing in strong forward-thinking talent to support our long-term success.

Position Overview

At Foundation Building Materials (FBM) we are seeking a motivated and quick-learning IT Intern to join our IT Department. This internship is designed to give a Computer Science student the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of IT including software development process automation and data workflows. The ideal candidate should be open to team collaboration and be a highly motivated self-starter who can work both as part of a team and independently.

Key Responsibilities

1. Software Development & Automation

• Assist with the development and testing of internal tools using Python Java or JavaScript
• Participate in the design and implementation of RPA workflows to automate repetitive business tasks
• Learn and apply automation platforms such as Power Automate and UiPath

1. Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Support QA testing across various IT initiatives
• Assist with documentation and version control practices
• Use tools like Git to manage and track code changes

1. Data APIs & Integration

• Work with APIs and data sources to support reporting integrations and dashboards

1. Agile Collaboration & Teamwork

• Attend daily stand-ups and sprint planning meetings following Agile/Scrum practices
• Contribute to process improvement discussions and team brainstorming sessions
• Collaborate with team members using tools such as Jira

1. Learning & Professional Development

• Learn new technologies tools and frameworks as required for project work

1. Miscellaneous

• Support our values in the stated areas of Safety Customer Focus Teamwork Integrity and being a Company of Choice for both employees and customers
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Currently working towards a Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field
• Ability to think analytically and should be a problem solver
• Ability to operate calmly in a high-pressure environment
• Familiarity with software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies
• Proficient in at least one programming language such as Python Java or C
• Comfortable working with both front-end and back-end logic
• Interest in automation system design or enterprise software development
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn and ask questions
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines

Reports To

Vice president IT

Compensation

The listed pay range reflects the expected base rate for this position; actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience qualifications and cost of living in the assigned market. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.

• Base: $23 per hour

Benefits

At FBM were committed to supporting our employees both personally and professionally. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work. Our excellent package includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA/ FSA plans
• Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Critical illness Hospital Indemnity Accident Coverage
• Legal Insurance Plan
• Generous 401(k) plan with company match
• A career path designed with you in mind

Equal Opportunity Employer

Foundation Building Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals including those with disabilities. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements merit and individual qualifications without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability status genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to help them perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process or while employed please contact Human Resources at.

Posting Period

This job will be posted for at least 5 days starting on the initial post date reflected above.