About the role#
We are looking for a motivated intern to join our construction division for the Summer 2027 season. This is a full-time, paid position based in Massachusetts. You will gain hands-on experience by supporting our field and operational teams. The role requires on-site work and may involve travel throughout the state depending on project locations.
What you'll do#
- Assist Project Engineers, Project Managers, and Superintendents with daily construction tasks.
- Support company safety goals, including learning OSHA and MSHA regulations, risk assessment, and fatality elimination.
- Gain experience in the QC/QA process for aggregates and asphalt, including material testing and specification requirements.
- Participate in project estimating, bidding, pre-construction meetings, and in-house safety meetings.
- Learn about subcontractor compliance, planning, scheduling, trucking, and traffic control.
- Spend time in field operations involving heavy construction, reclaiming, fine grading, and paving.
- Observe how crew efficiency, scheduling, and contract-backlog management contribute to project goals.
- Build relationships with stakeholders and remain active in daily operations.
- Identify and resolve safety, personnel, and equipment problems.
- Perform general laboring duties as required.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a degree in Civil Engineering.
- A strong interest in the construction industry.
- A safety-minded approach to all tasks.
- High motivation to learn and participate in operations.
- Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment, such as a hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and reinforced-toed shoes.
Location & details#
- Locations: Acushnet, MA and Lunenburg, MA.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
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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