Intern - Construction Management

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Southern West Virginia Paving, Inc., a CRH company, is one of West Virginia’s premier grading and paving contractors in the state. Southern West Virginia Paving, Inc. performs all aspects of roadway construction including grading, paving, stone, concrete and more. Privately owned and operated until joining the CRH family in 2000, Southern West Virginia Paving, Inc. has been servicing residents of West Virginia with the foremost paving services for decades. In addition, by being a part of the CRH 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. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.
Position Overview
The Construction Management intern will have the opportunity to work with a vertically integrated company and experience multiple aspects of construction management and other lines of our business.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Heavy construction interns in construction management will spend the bulk of his/her time focusing on construction activities that include:
Project management (public and private jobs).
Learn how to find, bid, and build heavy construction projects.
Work with current bidding software.
Set up contracts and subcontracts.
Work with estimators.
Work with 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.
Construction crews
Work on a construction crew and/or prep crew.
Spend time with the foreman learning how to prepare for the job and set up jobs.
Learn about construction equipment – various uses and skills required.
Business management
Understand job cost.
Review workload.
Understand the basics of P&L.
Other Requirements:
Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.
Strict adherence to Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.
Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Company employees. Employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Education and Experience
Working towards a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Construction Management or Operations Management from a college or technical school; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be proficient with Windows, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
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 to customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units o

Employment type
Internship