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John Burns Research and Consulting · 1 day ago

Summer 2026 - Intern - Building Products Consulting

Chicago, IL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25/hr - $25/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

John Burns Research and Consulting is an award-winning organization that invests in the professional development of its interns. The Consulting intern will work with the Building Products Consulting group, engaging in real-time client projects and a capstone project that aligns with the company's business needs.

Market Research

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Understanding our organization, industry, clients, and professional experience by working with our consulting group

Gaining exposure to how data-driven insights inform decisions for developers, homebuilders, and Private Equity through hands-on work with economic, demographic, and housing data

Collaborating with multiple groups within JBREC to learn how market analysis, forecasting, and strategic insights come together to support client engagements

Working with several proprietary and external databases that track housing markets, construction trends, and economic conditions

Conducting targeted research on topics like migration, affordability, construction, and remodeling activity to support ongoing project work

Gaining exposure to projects across multiple real estate asset classes, including single-family, multifamily, and other developments

Analyzing market trends in building products such as windows, siding, HVAC, or plumbing fixtures

Supporting research on material substitution trends, channel strategy, and share of wallet analysis for building product manufacturers, distributors, and PE investors