Intern - Construction Project Management

JH Rudolph & Co, Inc.; Dale (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

J.H. Rudolph & Co., Inc., a CRH Company, invites motivated students to join as a heavy construction management intern. You’ll gain hands-on experience across project management, bidding, and on-site activities, working with estimators, managers, and crews.

The internship emphasizes learning safety, quality, and cost controls while exposing you to asphalt plant operations, lab testing, and aggregate logistics. Enrollment in Construction Management or Operations Management is required.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a four-year degree program in Construction Management or Operations Management with one or more years of college completed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Willingness to learn bidding, cost control, and project-management basics.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to bid and build heavy construction projects.
• Assist in setting up contracts and subcontracts; collaborate with estimators and project managers.
• Work with asphalt plant operators, yard crew, and lab testing teams.
• Support construction crews and foremen to prepare and execute jobs.
• Understand job costs, monthly projections, and basic P&L concepts.
• Gain exposure to aggregate materials, logistics, and site safety protocols.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Construction Management / Operations Management (4-year program)

Job description

J.H. Rudolph & Co., Inc., a CRH Company, has been a leader in the asphalt paving and production industry in Southern Indiana, Western Kentucky & Southern Illinois since opening its doors in 1940. Paving everything from recreational trails to scenic highways, using top-quality state-approved construction materials, J.H. Rudolph & Co., Inc. has made a name for itself in the region as a trusted provider of asphalt and paving construction services. In addition, by being a part of the CRH Americas 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 Americas. CRH Americas is the number one asphalt producer, the third-largest aggregates producer, and one of the top 5 ready mixed concrete producers in the United States. CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

SUMMARY

Work and experience multiple aspects of construction management as well as other lines of business. Heavy construction interns in construction management will spend the bulk of their time focusing on construction activities. Interns accepted into our paid internship program will receive a wealth of knowledge and rewarding learning experiences that will enhance their education and future career goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

• Learn how to find, bid, and build heavy construction projects.
• Work with current bidding software
• Aid in setting up contracts and subcontracts.
• Work with estimators, 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.

Hot Mix Asphalt Lab

• Assist in mix design process.
• Assist in testing hot mix asphalt.

Construction Crews

• Work on a Hot Mix Asphalt 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.
• Work with Equipment and in shops

Business Management

• Work with Operations Manager/accounting on monthly projections
• Understand job cost.
• Review workload
• Understand the basics of P&L

Aggregate Manufacturing and Sales

• Spend time working in an aggregate location.
• Learn about various materials available in quarries and pits.
• Understand basic operation and logistics.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures
• Strict adherence to Company policies and procedures
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Ability to communicate with vendors, service providers, and all levels of employees.
• Must be self-motivated, flexible, and eager to learn.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Enrolled in a four-year degree program in Construction Management or Operations Management with one or more years of college completed. Must have computer skills either through experience or classes.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; sit; stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee must wear personal protective equipment of steel-toed shoes/boots, safety glasses, hard hat, and gloves if applicable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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.

J.H. Rudolph & Co., 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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