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Michigan Paving & Materials · 3 days ago

Intern - Construction Management Job Details | CRH

Grand Rapids, MI

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Michigan Paving and Materials is a leader in quality construction materials and services. They are seeking an Intern for Construction Management to gain hands-on experience in the road construction industry through various field and office activities.

Building MaterialConstructionProfessional Services

Responsibilities

Interns will gain experience in the construction industry and prepare them for a career in the road construction industry through field and office experiences working alongside safety, quality control, project managers, superintendents and road crews, production facilities, business analysts, sales and engineering

Interns will rotate through various experiences with a focus on construction activities that include:

Learn about sourcing, bidding and the build process for construction projects

Work through the bidding process and with estimators

Set up contracts and subcontracts

Spend time working with Plant Operators running asphalt plants

Work with yard crew, loader operator, scale operations and assist with general maintenance of the plant

Working on a construction 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

Work with operations manager and finance on monthly reporting

Understand job cost, workload and scheduling

Understand basics with P&L and financial statements

Spend time working at an aggregate location and understanding basic operations and logistics

Learn about various materials available in quarries and pits

Qualification

Asphalt plant operationsConstruction equipment knowledgeProject managementBusiness managementAggregate manufacturingCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

Working towards a bachelor's in construction management, engineering, or business management with interest in heavy construction such as site-work, roads or environmental

Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a work shift of at least eight hours per day

Employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb

This position requires walking, standing, bending, twisting, sitting and lifting

Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs without assistance

Ability to operate equipment under temperature extremes and for extended hours of time

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner

Exposure to dust, dirt grease and noise

Work can be performed at heights, requiring the employee to climb ladders, scaffolds and stair towers, often with narrow steps and passageways

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, based on project need(s) and demand(s)