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STRAWSER CONSTRUCTION INC Construction Management Intern in Columbus, Ohio
Subsidiary: Barrett Industries Strawser Construction Inc. is one of the companies that operates within Barrett Industries Corporation, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates primarily in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. We have been serving the Midwestern United States since 1976, performing work in multi-state areas and have become a leader in the pavement preservation industry. Our construction operation is headquartered in Columbus, OH and we operate an asphalt emulsion production facility near Cincinnati, OH. To learn more about Strawser visit www.strawserconstruction.com/. Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com. Strawser, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com. Job Summary Strawser Construction has an opening for an energetic individual looking to complete a Construction Management Internship for the summer of 2025. We are looking for a highly skilled individual that will be a great asset to our team. Strawser is part of a global construction leader, Colas, and is a great place to build a career! As an intern, you will perform a variety of tasks, supporting various project managers and collaborating with team members. You will receive both on-the-job and formal training as well as mentorship, and exposure to plan production, project financials, and client interactions. You should be a motivated team player who can maintain efficiency and accuracy when multitasking. Through our internship, we hope to offer a rewarding experience for the candidate, which will help add real world experience to their resume, as well as provide a fresh outlook and feedback on our current practices and processes.To be a strong candidate for an internship, you should have an understanding of construction principles and concepts. You should be collaborative, trustworthy, receptive to feedback, eager to learn, and have a positive attitude. Main Responsibilities Shadowing the foreperson as they perform their duties Handling sensitive or confidential information with honesty and integrity Taking on additional tasks or projects to learn more about operations Work alongside laborers to understand the processes General laborer duties associated with asphalt paving including mixing, spreading materials and cleaning roadway surfaces as needed May be required to safely maintain traffic control including flagging duties Work in a team-oriented environment Perform other duties as assigned to assist the crew Actively participate in the safety culture Wear proper safety PPE anytime on the job Qualifications and Requirements Must be actively working towards a degree in Construction Management 60-75% travel required Required to work varying hours, including nights/weekends, and overnight travel with overnight stays Aptitude for math, proficiency with computers Strong verbal and written communication skills Motivation and the strong desire to take on new challenges and learn as much as possible A valid Driver'slicense, and a clean driving record Culture at Strawser Acknowledge and value diversity Collaborative, inclusive, and engaged team environment Seek to hire for cul