Construction Intern

CRH; Candler (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings program

Wellness programs

Internal promotion opportunities

Job summary

CRH's APAC-Atlantic, Asheville Division, offers a Summer 2027 Construction Intern position to gain exposure to construction management across bidding, plant operations, and field teams. This role provides hands-on experience with ongoing projects and collaboration with experienced professionals in a major North American organization.

You will work with estimators, project managers, and crew foremen while learning job costing and basic P&L concepts within a real-world heavy civil environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Construction Management or Operations Management.
• Two to four years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination.
• Willingness to travel and work nights/weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to find, bid, and build heavy construction projects.
• Assist with plant operations and equipment setup.
• Support project managers, estimators and foremen on site.

Skills

Project management

Bid analysis

Estimator collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Associate in Construction Management

Operations Management

Tools

Bidding software

Scales experience

Job description

Job ID: 529076

>> Summer 2027 Internship

Located across Western North Carolina, APAC Atlantic, Inc., Asheville Division, is a leading provider of high-quality asphalt paving services. We pride ourselves in being a premier employer in our communities that strives for safety, quality, & superior service in all that we do. 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. A Construction Intern will be given the opportunity to work with a vertically integrated company and experience multiple aspects of construction management as well as other lines of business.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties And Functions)

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• 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 travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.
• Strict adherence to Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Company employees. Employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule.

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.

APAC-Atlantic, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is a 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.