What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern/Coop- Business Analyst position at First Finish | A Shawmut Company?
- We are looking for college students (perferably rising Seniors) seeking internships for the summer of 2026 in Boston.** We are looking for a Business Analyst Intern to assist in analyzing business processes, gathering requirements, and supporting technology-driven initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, process improvement, and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic construction environment.
- At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we've built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that's been recognized with more than 85 Best Place to Work awards.** We've been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America's Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 11 offices nationwide.
**Qualifications**
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; familiarity with Visio or process mapping tools is a plus.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Exposure to the construction industry or project management concepts.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Workday, Procore) or business intelligence tools (Power BI).
- Basic understanding of data analysis and reporting.
- Gather and document business requirements for process improvements and technology solutions.
- Analyze workflows and identify opportunities for efficiency and cost optimization.
- Assist in creating process maps, functional specifications, and user stories.
- Support implementation of new systems and tools (ERP, project management platforms, data dashboards).
- Collaborate with project managers, operations teams, and IT to ensure alignment between business needs and technical solutions.
- Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders summarizing findings and recommendations.
- Provide tier 1 support, analyzing ticket metrics, identifying untagged ticket data, creating Dev Ops tasks.
- Build or enhance existing FAQs or guides for various processes for existing or new projects.
- Meeting Support: Takes notes & Distribute Recaps for any project, assist w/ scheduling meetings w/stakeholders for all workstreams.