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, MechanicalEngineering, 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
LA Base Salary: $81,000The range stated is specific to Los Angeles, California. 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.
