Intern - Construction Management 1

Cadillac Asphalt, LLC; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical benefits

Retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Cadillac Asphalt, a CRH Americas Materials Company, offers a Construction Operations Intern role focused on roadways. Interns rotate through project management, asphalt plant operations, and field crews, gaining exposure to sourcing, bidding, contract setup, and on-site operations.

You will work with foremen, operators, and analysts to learn job cost, scheduling, and basic P&L concepts while supporting safety and quality control in a heavy construction environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or business with interest in heavy construction.
• Basic understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, and procurement is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and apply safety and quality standards on site.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project management tasks including sourcing, bidding, and setup of contracts.
• Support asphalt plant operations and yard activities with supervision.
• Learn from foremen and operators to understand job setup and workflow.
• Assist in monthly reporting, cost tracking, and scheduling basics.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s in CM/Engineering/Business

Job description

Cadillac Asphalt, a vertically integrated CRH Americas Materials Company, joint venture company, energetically drives to continually be a leader in our markets in quality construction materials and value added services by employing innovative techniques and customer-centric practices. We believe that our employees are the reason for our success and we focus on their development and advancement opportunities as well as attracting new talent to our organization. We encourage you to learn more by visiting www.cadillacasphalt.com or our parent company at www.crhamericas.com.

Construction Operations Intern – Roadways

Interns will gain experience in the construction industry and prepare them for a career in the road construction industry through field and office experiences working alongside safety, quality control, project managers, superintendents and road crews, production facilities, business analysts, sales and engineering.

Key Experiences

Interns will rotate through various experiences with a focus on construction activities that include:

Project management

Learn about sourcing, bidding and the build process for construction projects.

Work through the bidding process and with estimators.

Set up contracts and subcontracts.

Asphalt plant operations

Spend time working with Plant Operators running asphalt plants.

Work with yard crew, loader operator, scale operations and assist with general maintenance of the plant.

Construction crews

Working on a construction 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.

Business management

Work with operations manager and finance on monthly reporting.

Understand job cost, workload and scheduling.

Understand basics with P&L and financial statements.

Aggregate manufacturing

Spend time working at an aggregate location and understanding basic operations and logistics

Learn about various materials available in quarries and pits.

Education and Experience

Working towards a bachelor’s in construction management, engineering, or business management withinterest in heavy construction such as site-work, roads or environmental.

Physical Demands

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Construction Operations Intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a work shift of at least eight hours per day.

Employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.

This position requires walking, standing, bending, twisting, sitting and lifting

Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs without assistance

Ability to operate equipment under temperature extremes and for extended hours of time.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner.

Exposure to dust, dirt grease and noise.

Work can be performed at heights, requiring the employee to climb ladders, scaffolds and stair towers, often with narrow steps and passageways.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, based on project need(s) and demand(s).

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Construction Intern encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.This position will work outdoors on a job site in extreme weather conditions.

Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.

Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.

Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and slopes in varying weather conditions.

Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel, asphalt and concrete.

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.

Cadillac Asphalt, 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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