Req: 522675 

Nielson Construction & Materials, a CRH Company, is a member of the CRH Americas Materials West Division.  Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview 

This Business Administration Intern role is a hands‑on internship designed to provide exposure to the business, operational, and administrative functions of the company. The intern will support project managers, estimators, finance and accounting teams, plant operations, and HR/administrative staff to gain an understanding of how major construction projects and materials operations are managed. This position offers experience with key business processes including project management, financial analysis, job cost review, contracts, procurement, logistics, and operations planning.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions) 

Business & Financial Administration

• Assist Operations Managers and accounting teams with monthly projections, job cost review, and workload analysis.
• Learn and assist in reviewing P&L basics and financial statements.
• Support contract administration including setting up contracts and subcontracts, tracking materials, and managing documentation.
• Participate in estimating, pricing, and bidding work for construction and materials projects.

Operations & Project Support

• Learn how to find, bid, and build heavy construction projects.
• Support project managers with scheduling, documentation, and field coordination.
• Assist with trend tracking such as quantities, costs, and productivity curves.

Materials & Plant Operations Exposure

• Learn about asphalt plant operations including scales, loader activities, and general plant maintenance.
• Spend time at aggregate sites to understand materials, logistics, and customer relationships.

Administrative & Office Support

• Assist with general business administration including reporting, data entry, compliance, and onboarding processes.
• Learn CRH corporate policies, safety program documentation, and regulatory procedures.

Cross‑Functional Learning

• Rotate through operations, quality, safety, HR, and finance to understand the business holistically.
• Participate in team meetings, safety briefings, and management discussions.

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions. 

Education/Experience 

• Actively pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in both field and office environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

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Work Requirements 

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 
• Ability to write correspondence. 
• Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. . 
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Ability to compute, rate, ration, percent, land to draw and interpret bar graphs. 
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions 
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and have knowledge of Database software. 

Knowledge/Skill Requirements 

• Must have a current and valid driver’s license. 

Key Competencies 

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs. 
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit. 
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. 
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently. 
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions. 
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. 
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events. 
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. 
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. 
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed. 
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work. 
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance 
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, 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.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Nielson Construction & Materials, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

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