Aspiring Project Manager Intern – Paving & Estimating

Martin-Marietta-1798b2fd; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta offers a Production Internship in Colorado Springs, a 10-week program designed to provide hands-on exposure to asphalt production, paving construction, project estimation, quality control, safety, and operations management.

The role focuses on assisting estimators, reviewing plans, gathering pricing, and learning about mix designs, production controls, and site logistics while observing daily plant operations and field activities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Assist estimating with cost estimates for asphalt paving, grading, and roadway construction projects.
• Review project plans, bid packages, specifications, and construction drawings to understand project requirements.
• Assist in gathering pricing information for materials, equipment, labor, trucking, and subcontracted services.
• Support the maintenance of estimating databases and historical cost records.
• Participate in bid preparation activities and estimate review meetings.
• Learn methods used to evaluate project risks, production challenges, and profitability considerations.
• Observe and support the bid submission process while gaining exposure to competitive bidding practices.
• Gain exposure to daily asphalt plant operations, including production planning, inventory management, and material handling.
• Assist operations personnel in monitoring production activities to ensure efficiency and product quality.
• Learn about asphalt mix designs, raw materials, aggregate processing, and production controls.
• Observe maintenance activities and equipment inspections to better understand operational reliability.
• Participate in efforts to identify opportunities for process improvements and increased operational efficiency.
• Assist in tracking production metrics and operational performance indicators.
• Observe and support paving crews during project execution.
• Assist field personnel with project documentation, production reporting, and daily activity tracking.
• Gain experience with equipment utilization, crew coordination, and jobsite logistics.
• Observe project scheduling and resource allocation processes.
• Participate in jobsite visits to understand production methods and field operations.
• Participate in structured internship learning activities and training opportunities.
• Build relationships with operations leaders, estimators, engineers, project managers, and field personnel.
• Attend meetings, site visits, and operational reviews to broaden industry knowledge.
• Complete assigned projects and present findings to management when appropriate.
• Demonstrate initiative, curiosity, and a willingness to learn new skills and processes.
• Gain exposure to potential career paths within Martin Marietta’s Operations, Estimating, Construction, Quality Control, and Production functions.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Asphalt & Paving

MS Word & Excel

Time management

Learning agility

Curiosity

Leadership

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management

Job description

Martin Marietta offers a Production Internship in Colorado Springs, a 10-week program designed to provide hands-on exposure to asphalt production, paving construction, project estimation, quality control, safety, and operations management.

The role focuses on assisting estimators, reviewing plans, gathering pricing, and learning about mix designs, production controls, and site logistics while observing daily plant operations and field activities.