Internship, Summer 2026 - Risk Management

Internship, Summer 2026 - Risk Management

Location : Birmingham, AL corporate office

Build Your Career. Build America's Future.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way : doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

Summer 2026 Internship : Risk Management

What to Expect :

We are hiring an Intern to join our Risk Management team. As a Risk Management Intern, you will receive on-the-job training and rotate between various members of Risk Management, which is split between our "Claims / Litigation Management" and "Risk / Insurance" Teams. Among other things, you will prepare PowerPoint presentations, assist with the review of Vendor Certificates of Insurance (COI), attend department meetings and meet and greets, and spend time daily working on a summer project that you will present to the Risk Team and fellow interns at the end of the internship.

Your assignment will be located in Birmingham, Alabama, at Vulcan's corporate headquarters location.

What You'll Do :

• Rotate between Claims / Litigation Management and Risk / Insurance Teams within the Risk Management Department to learn about the roles of each of our 14-member team.
• Assist with daily functions such as review and distribution of the incoming paper mail (heavy on Certificates of Insurance and workers' compensation medical bills).
• Assist with review of Vendor Certificates of Insurance (COI) and forwarding them or responding to the Vendor's Agent / Broker.
• Assist with Insurance Policy data entry into the Risk Management Information System.
• Participate in internal Vulcan meetings to discuss insurance renewals as well as claims / litigation strategy sessions.
• Attend meetings in Atlanta / Birmingham with Vulcan insurance brokers and carriers.
• Attend local RIMS and Young Risk Professional (YRP) Events to aid in networking.
• Spend time daily working on the summer project, which is presented to the Risk Department and fellow interns at the end of the internship.

Skills You'll Need

Education. Enrolled in good standing with your college and pursuing a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Risk Management & Insurance. Junior or Senior level is preferred.

Experience. Previous work experience or internship is preferred but not required; general knowledge of commercial insurance and corporate risk management operations and procedures, as it relates to contract review and certificates of insurance, is preferred but not required.

Interpersonal Skills. Requires sound thought and judgment in reviewing contractual agreements and maintaining confidentiality of files. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with executives and hourly employees alike. Must have the ability to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and executive presence.

Technology Skills. Proficient computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and GSuite (Google Mail, Docs, etc.).

Work Environment. Work environment will be an office setting and may require sitting / standing for extended periods of time.

What You'll Like About Us :

Great Company Culture. Vulcan Materials Company is named one of the top 200 Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News and World Report and included in the 2023 Fortune 500 list of U.S. companies. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.

Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impacts daily lives and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.