Intern - Construction Management 1

CRH; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Disability benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Inclusive culture

Job summary

CRH is seeking a Construction Operations Intern - Roadways to gain hands-on experience in the road construction industry through field and office assignments. You will work alongside safety, quality control, project managers, superintendents and road crews to understand project execution.

Applicants are pursuing a bachelor’s in construction management, engineering, or business management and are eager to learn about project management, asphalt plant operations, and cost tracking in a heavy

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or business management.
• Interest in heavy construction such as site-work, roads or environmental.
• Willingness to gain practical experience in field and office settings.

Responsibilities

• Learn about sourcing, bidding and the build process for construction projects.
• Collaborate with estimators during the bidding process.
• Set up contracts and subcontracts.
• Assist plant operators and maintenance of asphalt plants.
• Support foremen and crews in job setup and prep.
• Understand job cost, workload, scheduling and basic financial concepts.

Skills

Project management

Sourcing & bidding

Contract setup

Team collaboration

Plant operations

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s in construction management/engineering/business

Job description

Job ID: 528352

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

• 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 with interest in heavy construction such as site-work, roads or environmental.

Physical Demands

• 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).

Work Environment

• 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 Affimative 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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