Operations Intern

About the role

United Companies, a CRH Company, is seeking entry-level internships/trainee positions in the construction field. Positions are available throughout our many Southeastern Colorado locations.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to find, bid and build heavy construction projects
• Set up contracts and subcontracts
• Work with and assist estimators, project managers and construction crew foremen
• Spend time with foremen learning how to prepare and set up jobs
• Work with Operations Manager/accounting on monthly projections
• Understand job cost
• Review financial statements
• Aid in project takeoffs and tracking
• Train other users of infield including managers and approvers how they can utilize the program for job management
• Support employees in safely providing the preferred source to customers
• Conduct on-site safety inspections

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Currently enrolled or recent graduate of a related field degree program
• Must be 18 years in age or older
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Knowledge of MSHA/OSHA standards

Key Skills

• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Judgment
• Planning/Organizing
• Professionalism
• Safety and Security
• Adaptability
• Attendance/Punctuality
• Initiative
• Innovation
• Quality

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting
• Occasional standing, walking, climbing, reaching above shoulders, lifting up to 50 lbs
• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, extreme cold and/or heat
• Moderate to loud noise levels

About CRH Americas

CRH Americas is a part of the CRH family, a global leader in construction materials. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

What CRH Offers

• Highest competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits
• Group retirement savings plan
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

Requirements for this job

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• 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