Construction Intern

APAC - Asheville; Candler (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Internal promotion opportunities

Job summary

APAC-Atlantic, Asheville Division, a CRH Company, offers a Construction Intern role in Western North Carolina. The internship provides exposure to project management, asphalt plant operations, and construction crews within a vertically integrated company.

You will work with plant operators, yard crews, and foremen to learn bidding, scheduling, costs, and basic P&L concepts while supporting monthly projections and operational planning. Travel and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in Construction Management or Operations Management.
• 2–4 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Project management for public and private projects: learn bidding, contracting, and coordination with estimators and managers.
• Asphalt plant operations: assist with plant operations, yard crew, scales, and general maintenance.
• Construction crews: support foremen in job setup, prep, and equipment knowledge.
• Equipment and shops: assist with operations and logistics.
• Business management: collaborate with Operations Manager/accounting on monthly projections and job cost.

Education

Bachelor's or Associate in Construction Management or Operations Management

2–4 years related experience or training

Job description

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
• Aninclusive 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 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.