Asphalt Maintenance Intern

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Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

West Valley City, Utah

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will assist project managers and superintendents with daily site operations, scheduling, and budget tracking for asphalt-related projects. They will also participate in construction meetings and collaborate with laborers, operators, and owners.

Qualifications

Seeking an Asphalt Maintenance Intern currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management or a related field. The role involves bidding, site operations, project supervision support, and tracking schedules, requiring strong communication skills and a willingness to learn. This internship offers a mix of field and office work, competitive pay, benefits, and a company vehicle.

Job Description

We are looking for an Asphalt Maintenance Intern who is currently enrolled in and pursuing a degree in Construction Management or a related field.  It is preferred that the candidate has at least two years until graduation and is willing to work at least 20 hours per week.  It is expected that this opportunity will expose the candidate to all aspects of bidding work, daily site operations and coordination, support of project supervision, tracking schedules, budgets, and materials, for various types of asphalt-related work from production to final completed product.  Heavy focus will be placed on willingness to learn job site operations and support of project managers and superintendents with the ability to develop communication skills to work successfully with ground crews, other project managers, as well as owners or owner’s representatives.  This opportunity will provide a good mix of field and office work.  A competitive hourly wage, part-time benefits, office space, and a Company vehicle will be provided as needed. 

Why apply?

  • Competitive wages.
  • Opportunities for overtime.
  • Company provided benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, and 401K.

About the Role 

Responsibilities:

  • Working alongside laborers, operators, and truck drivers in all aspects of heavy civil construction.
  • Managing critical path timelines.
  • Participating in construction meetings with owners, architects, and engineers.
  • Understanding construction plans and assisting in surveying.
  • Assist in the day-to-day management of overall project operations, people, and processes to help in learning all facets of the construction industry.
  • Assist Project Managers with technical compliance and oversight of construction activities and field operations.
  • Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, specifications, and related technical documents.
  • Assist with project scheduling and coordination.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a BA/BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or closely related field.
  • Desire to pursue a career in estimating / cost management.
  • Field and/or internship experience a plus.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience in On-Screen Takeoff a plus.
  • Self-directed with high integrity – takes pride in work.
  • Accurate and organized.
  • Good comprehension of construction drawings and specifications.
  • Understand and adhere to the Personal Protection Equipment requirements.

About Us

Each day brings new challenges, and we make sure you are prepared for it all. Our dedication to continual improvement and hands-on training ensures you are ready for the many new experiences and challenges that you will face.

We offer:

  • A friendly and team-oriented work environment, with a supportive management team.
  • Hands-on training for our employees and opportunities for advancement.
  • A company dedicated to continuous improvement.

Ready to Apply?

  • The process is simple. Click on the “Apply Now” button to get started. Good luck!

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Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials

The QUIKRETE® Companies is the largest manufacturer of packaged concrete and cement mixes in the United States and Canada, and an innovative leader in the commercial building and home improvement industries. QUIKRETE® products are manufactured and bagged in more than 90 manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and South America, allowing for unsurpassed distribution and product depth. The QUIKRETE® Technical Center ensures that professionals and consumers alike are provided with the most innovative and highest quality products available on the market. For additional information on The QUIKRETE® Companies or its products, please visit www.quikrete.com.
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