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Shawmut

CMST Program 2027

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An Assistant Project Manager assists a project manager on projects with a defined scope, start and completion point. Provides site management for large construction projects. Assists with managing cost estimates and bids; manages contractors and subcontractors, project budgets and schedules.

$74,874 / year median in Rhode Island

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we've built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that's been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We've been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America's Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 15 offices nationwide. Here's a glimpse into what we offer: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Be an employee-owner! 401(K) with Company Match
  • Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay. Generous Paid Time Off
  • vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day. The Extras
  • Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.
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 EEO Information Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to offer sponsorship.
Salary Range Information Providence Base Salary Range:
$81,000. The range stated is specific to Providence, RI. 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.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • Financial Aid/Assistance
  • 401(k) Plans