About the role#
This paid internship offers hands-on experience in heavy civil construction and asphalt operations. You will work with paving crews, hotmix plant teams, and quality control labs. The program runs full-time during the spring semester of 2027, from January through May. You will learn project management, estimating, and operational tasks while working alongside industry professionals.
What you'll do#
- Participate in daily safety discussions and toolbox meetings.
- Follow company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations.
- Assist with estimating, pricing, and bidding work.
- Manage contracts, equipment, and materials.
- Perform material takeoffs and receipt inspections.
- Track trends, including quantities, costs, and progress curves.
- Develop schedules and work plans.
- Present your findings and experiences to company leadership at the end of the term.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a construction management, engineering, geology, business, or related degree program.
- Ability to work full-time during the spring 2027 semester.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Valid driver license and personal transportation.
- Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
- Working knowledge of computers.
- Willingness to work in a team environment and in varying terrain or weather conditions.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and Fit for Work physical.
- Ability to provide valid I-9 documentation.
Location & details#
- Locations: Hutto, Texas and Waco, Texas.
- Modality: On-site.
- Flexibility: You must be flexible with work locations and able to travel for the work term.
About CRH
CRH provides building materials for infrastructure projects. The company operates in the wholesale building materials sector. It focuses on transportation, water, and reindustrialization projects. The business maintains a network of local relationships to support its operations. It is headquartered in Dublin.
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