Construction Internship

About This Role

This internship program provides college students with hands-on experience in heavy civil construction, asphalt operations, and plant maintenance. Interns will develop project management skills and apply academic knowledge in a professional setting within the Texas Materials team.

Responsibilities

• Engage in hands-on learning experiences with asphalt paving and heavy civil construction crews.
• Learn hotmix plant operations.
• Gain experience in hotmix QC lab settings for quality control and assurance.
• Follow company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures.
• Participate in daily safety discussions and toolbox meetings.
• Assist with estimating, pricing, and bidding work.
• Support contract administration, including subcontract and material contract management.
• Track quantities, costs, and progress curves.
• Manage equipment and materials.
• Conduct material takeoffs and material receipt inspections.
• Develop schedules and work plans, coordinating between plant and construction activities.

Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must pass a pre-employment “Fit for Work” physical.
• Must be able to provide valid documentation for the I-9 Immigration document.
• Must be at least age 18 years of age.
• Candidates must possess a strong work ethic
• Must be able to meet deadlines and put in the time needed to get the job done
• Strong organizational skills and time management
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of computers
• Be able to effectively carry out assigned duties in varying work environments and in different terrain (including various weather conditions)
• Flexible with work locations – must be able to travel/relocate for the work term
• Personal transportation required

Qualifications

• Working towards a construction management, engineering, geology, business or related degree.

Benefits