Intern - Construction Project Management

Job ID: 509209

W-L Construction and Paving, a CRH company, is one of southwest Virginia's largest grading contractors and the largest paving contractor in the area employing more than 350 employees during the construction months. W-L performs all aspects of roadway construction including grading, paving, stone, concrete, and utilities with paving operations exceeding one million tons per year. With multiple locations throughout the state of Virginia, W-L prides itself on its ability to provide a multitude of services to many customers in various geographical locations. 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.

• Heavy construction interns in construction management will spend the bulk of their time focusing on construction activities that include:

• Learn how to find, bid and build heavy construction projects.
• Work with current bidding software.
• Set up contracts and sub contractors.
• Work with estimators.
• Work with project managers and construction crew Superintendent and foreman.

• 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.

• Spend time working with Quality Control Technicians.
• Learn about how asphalt is designed and tested in both a lab and in the field.

• Working on a 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.

• Business management
• Work with Operations Manager/accounting on monthly projections.
• Understand job cost.
• Review workload.
• Understand basics with P&L.
• Review financial statements.
• Talent management.

• Working towards a bachelor's or associate 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.

• Desired 3.0 GPA or higher.

• Excellent computer skills and proficient in Word and Excel.

• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion