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Construction Intern

Company: NEW YORK CENTRAL

Country: USA

Type of Contract: Internship

Publication Date: Oct 28, 2025

Subsidiary: BARRETT

Barrett Paving Materials 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. Barrett Paving is a leader in heavy civil construction with a vertically integrated value chain which includes aggregate production, hot mix asphalt plants, asphalt paving services, and a wide range of road construction work. We engage in heavy civil and commercial construction projects in counties throughout Upstate NY, specializing in airport and highway work. The mission of Barrett Paving has been to strengthen and grow by empowering our people, fostering innovation, and utilizing new technology. To learn more about Barrett Paving visitwww.barrettpaving.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 visitwww.colasusa.com.

Barrett Paving, 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 visitwww.colas.com.

Job Summary

Are you ready to build your future career path? Drive your career forward with the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure, construction, and maintenance!

We are seeking a motivated Construction Intern to join our team located in Liverpool NY and help drive the success of our field projects. Our dynamic internship program, running from June to August, offers a unique opportunity for hands-on experience in construction project.

As a Construction Intern, you will work side by side with project engineers and site superintendents, supporting day-to-day construction activities, cost management, and scheduling. This internship offers invaluable practical experience in field management and project delivery within the construction industry.

Compensation

$20.00 per Hour

Main Responsibilities

+ Collaborate with project engineers and site superintendents to efficiently manage construction costs and schedules on-site.

+ Assist in the coordination and supervision of daily field operations, ensuring smooth communication between workers and management.

+ Support project teams in monitoring project progress, identifying bottlenecks, and proposing corrective actions.

+ Participate in tracking construction materials, labor productivity, and schedule adherence to optimize project execution.

+ Work closely with project managers to help maintain quality standards and safety compliance on site.

+ Contribute to data collection and reporting for continuous improvement initiatives related to project delivery.

Skills

+ Strong interest or background in Construction Project Management or related disciplines.

+ Good understanding of construction site operations and field management practices.

+ Effective communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with multidisciplinary teams.

+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

+ Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and time management.

+ Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with construction management software is a plus.

Education

+ Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Construction Project Management, Civil Engineering with a construction focus, or a related field.

Physical Requirements

+ Valid driver’s license required.

+ Availability to travel to and work on construction sites regularly.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document (https://www.colasusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ColasUSA\_EEOStatement.pdf) . If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

+ to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying

+ complete any part of the application process

+ access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying

Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to [email protected] .

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