Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience required (degrees in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering preferred)
Co-op or internship experience in construction strongly preferred
Strong communication skills
Responsibilities
Ensure proper tools are in place to start projects
Maintain all documents and materials throughout the project
Assist in financial project management
Coordinate the punch list process with necessary parties
Determine project constructability
Secure government licenses for project initiation
Track and manage subcontractor changes and updates
Benefits
Participation in a comprehensive 36-month training program
Hands-on experience across multiple construction management disciplines
Pathway to clarity in roles such as Assistant Project Manager, Assistant Superintendent, or Assistant Estimator
Exposure to financial management and project documentation processes
Opportunity to work with a variety of project stakeholders and subcontractors
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
We are looking for recent college graduates to be part of our Construction Management Skills Training (CMST) Program. This unique training program encompasses a thirty-six month long rotation in the main areas of construction management: Project Management, Site Supervision, and Estimating. At the end of this intense on-the-job program, trainees graduate and continue their careers dedicated to the role of Assistant Project Manager, Assistant Superintendent, or Assistant Estimator with an understanding of the entire life cycle of a job.
Project Management
Ensure the proper tools are in place to begin a project
Ensure all documents and materials are maintained throughout a project
Assist with financial management of a project
Assist with the punch list process by coordinating with necessary parties, tracking all items, and distributing lists to all parties
Site Supervision
Determine constructability of a project
Secure government licenses to start a job
Confirm materials and methods as specified by project documents
Ensure projects are delivered the Shawmut way
Track and manage subcontractor changes and extra work
Keep project plans current and highlight changes
Estimating
Ensure that proper documentation is in place prior to the beginning of the estimating process
Find all necessary information regarding the job to produce a quality estimate
Ensure that the best bids are obtained for each trade based on project needs, and create quantity take-offs for all applicable divisions/trades, beginning with the creation of an accurate list of all trades affected
Assist in the presentation of information and proposals
Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent military experience required.
A degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Building Construction, Mechanical Engineering, etc. *There are no specific major requirements, however these are the most relevant.
Co-op or internship experience in construction strongly preferred.
Strong communication skills
Salary Range Information
Boston Base Salary Range: $81,000. The range stated is specific to Boston, MA. Placement within the listed range depends on many factors including, but not limited to, years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles), and internal company equity.
About Shawmut Design and Construction
Shawmut Design and Construction is a construction management firm that specializes in building high-end commercial, institutional, and residential projects. The company was founded in 1982 and has since grown to become one of the largest construction firms in the United States. Shawmut Design and Construction has completed projects for a wide range of clients, including luxury retailers, universities, and hospitals. The company is known for its attention to detail and commitment to quality. Shawmut Design and Construction has over 1500 employees and operates offices in Boston, New York, Miami, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles.
