About the role#
As a Construction Management Intern, you will work within a vertically integrated company to gain experience across multiple business lines. You will spend your time focusing on heavy construction activities, asphalt plant operations, and business management. This is a paid, full-time position with a rolling term.
What you'll do#
- Manage public and private construction projects, including bidding, contracting, and working with estimators.
- Collaborate with project managers, construction crew foremen, and plant operators.
- Assist with asphalt plant operations, including running scales and general maintenance.
- Work directly on construction and prep crews to learn equipment usage and job site setup.
- Support the operations manager with monthly projections, job costs, and financial statements.
- Learn about aggregate materials, logistics, and operations at quarry locations.
- Maintain a professional and courteous attitude while working with co-workers and the public.
- Adhere to all safety requirements and company policies.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree program in Construction Management or Operations Management, or two to four years of related experience.
- Proficiency with Windows, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Strong communication skills to speak effectively with customers and employees.
- Mathematical skills to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
- Ability to solve practical problems and interpret various instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Willingness to travel, work away from home, and work nights or weekends when necessary.
Location & details#
- Location: Winchester, Virginia
- Work Modality: On-site
- Physical requirements include standing, walking, climbing, balancing, and lifting over 25 pounds.
- The work environment involves exposure to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and loud noise levels.
About CRH
CRH provides building materials for infrastructure projects. The company operates in the wholesale building materials sector. It focuses on transportation, water, and reindustrialization projects. The business maintains a network of local relationships to support its operations. It is headquartered in Dublin.
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