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.

W-L Construction & Paving, Inc is a CRH company. CRH is the leading supplier of asphalt, aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, and paving and construction services in North America.

Position Overview 

The Construction Management Intern will work for approximately 10-12 weeks at W-L Construction & Paving, Inc. to integrate the education received from a college and/or university to the company’s objectives. The Intern will be exposed to a variety of departments and work environments during the internship. This will involve travel to and between various job sites and plants in the Winchester, VA market region and including Jefferson and Berkley Counties of WV.. 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions) 

• Heavy construction interns in construction management will spend the bulk of their 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 sub contractors.  
• Work with estimators. 
• Work with project managers and construction crew Superintendent and 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. 

Quality Control

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

Construction crews 

• 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. 

Equipment and shops 

• 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. 

 Education/Experience 

• 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.  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• 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

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

W-L Construction and Paving, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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