2027 Spring/Summer Construction Intern

CRH plc; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and disabilityBenefits

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Career growth and internal promotion

Job summary

Thompson-Arthur Paving and Construction, a CRH company, is seeking a candidate working toward a Construction Management degree or with related experience to join our Greensboro team in various project support roles. You will learn bidding processes, assist estimators, manage contracts, and collaborate with project managers and foremen to ensure efficient site operations.

The role emphasizes safety, professionalism, and flexibility, including potential night and weekend work, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Construction Management or Operations Management
• Or two to four years related experience and/or training
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Learn how to find, bid and build heavy construction projects.
• Work with current bidding software.
• Set up contracts and sub contracts.
• Work with estimators.
• Work with project managers and construction crew foreman.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures.
• Strict adherence to Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.

Skills

Project management

Bid estimation

Contract setup

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Construction Management or Operations Management

Two to four years related experience or training

Job description

Job ID: 529967

Based in Greensboro, North Carolina, Thompson-Arthur Paving and Construction, a CRH company, is a leading provider of high-quality asphalt paving services. In addition to paving services, we provide stone base construction, bridge construction, curb and gutter construction, site utilities, complete site development and sand products. We have been proudly serving the Triad area for over half a century. By being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties And Functions)

Project management (public and private jobs)

• Learn how to find, bid and build heavy construction projects.
• Work with current bidding software.
• Set up contracts and sub contracts.
• Work with estimators.
• Work with project managers and construction crew foreman.

Asphalt plant operations

• Spend time working with Plant Operators running asphalt plants.
• Work with yard crew and loader operator.
• Learn how to run scales.
• Assist with general maintenance of the plant.

Construction crews

• Working on a construction crew and/or prep crew.
• Spend time with foreman learning how to prepare for the job and set up job.
• Learn about construction equipment – various uses and skills required.

Equipment and shops

Business management

• Work with Operations Manager/accounting on monthly projections.
• Understand job cost.
• Review workload.
• Understand basics with P&L.

Other Requirements

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures.
• Strict adherence to Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.

Education And Experience

Working towards a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Construction Management or Operations Management from a college or technical school; Or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Thompson-Arthur Paving and Construction, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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