Intern - Construction Management

Job ID: 529087

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 proce...