Construction Management Intern - Harrisburg, PA
Pennsy Supply is a CRH company. CRH is the leading vertically integrated supplier of asphalt, aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, and paving and construction services in North America. Our 24,100 employees at 1,300 operating locations provide our customers with top-quality, innovative products and services.
Position Overview
The Construction Management Intern will work for approximately 10-12 weeks at Pennsy Supply, 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 plants in Pennsy Supply’s Harrisburg, PA market region.
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 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
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.
Union CBA’s – talent management.
Aggregate manufacturing and sales
Spend time working in an aggregate location.
Learn about various materials available in quarries and pits.
Understand basic operations and logistics.
Learn about customer base (internal and external).
Regular and timely attendance.
Other duties as assigned
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.
Requirements
Mobility to attend various meetings and events at offsite locations.
Must submit to a drug screen and criminal background check
Ability to travel with a current driver’s license.
Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- 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 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!
Pennsy Supply, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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