Project Management Intern — Asphalt & Paving Ops

Martin-Marietta-1798b2fd; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with company match

Pension plan eligibility

Job summary

Martin Marietta seeks a Production Internship participant to support asphalt and paving operations over a 10-week program, gaining hands-on exposure to production planning, quality control, and field coordination. You will work with estimators on cost estimates, review plans, gather pricing, and assist in bid preparation while observing daily plant operations.

This internship emphasizes safety, teamwork, and practical skills in heavy civil construction, with structured learning activities and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• No work experience required; 6 months–1 year of internship or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist estimating personnel with cost estimates for asphalt paving and roadway construction projects.
• Review project plans, bid packages, specifications, and construction drawings to understand requirements.
• Assist in gathering pricing information for materials, equipment, labor, trucking, and subcontracted services.
• Support the maintenance of estimating databases and historical cost records.
• Participate in bid preparation activities and estimate review meetings.
• Learn methods to evaluate project risks, production challenges, and profitability considerations.
• Observe and support the bid submission process while gaining exposure to competitive bidding practices.
• Gain exposure to daily asphalt plant operations, including production planning, inventory management, and material handling.
• Assist operations personnel in monitoring production activities to ensure efficiency and product quality.
• Learn about asphalt mix designs, raw materials, aggregate processing, and production controls.
• Observe maintenance activities and equipment inspections to understand operational reliability.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased operational efficiency.
• Assist in tracking production metrics and operational performance indicators.
• Observe and support paving crews during project execution.
• Assist field personnel with project documentation, production reporting, and daily activity tracking.
• Gain experience with equipment utilization, crew coordination, and jobsite logistics.
• Observe project scheduling and resource allocation processes.
• Participate in jobsite visits to understand production methods and field operations.
• Participate in structured internship learning activities and training opportunities.
• Build relationships with operations leaders, estimators, engineers, project managers, and field personnel.
• Attend meetings, site visits, and operational reviews to broaden industry knowledge.
• Complete assigned projects and present findings to management when appropriate.
• Demonstrate initiative, curiosity, and a willingness to learn new skills and processes.
• Gain exposure to potential career paths within Martin Marietta’s Operations, Estimating, Construction, Quality Control, and Production functions.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Asphalt knowledge

MS Word & Excel

Time management

Learning agility

Curiosity

Leadership

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Martin Marietta seeks a Production Internship participant to support asphalt and paving operations over a 10-week program, gaining hands-on exposure to production planning, quality control, and field coordination. You will work with estimators on cost estimates, review plans, gather pricing, and assist in bid preparation while observing daily plant operations.

This internship emphasizes safety, teamwork, and practical skills in heavy civil construction, with structured learning activities and