2027 Rotational Trainee Program - Construction Management

Program Summary

We are looking for recent college graduates to be a part of our Rotational Trainee Program. This is a 12-Month (52 Week) program that will rotate individuals through the main areas of construction management: Superintendent, Project/Cost Management, and Estimating. Each trainee will also be assigned a dedicated mentor throughout the program.

Rotation Program Overview

1) Construction – Superintendent & Safety Intro (Duration: 18 weeks)

• Objective: To gain an understanding of site management, getting involved in the paperwork process, coordination of subcontractors, subcontractor and client meetings, and assisting with the superintending of a project. To help drive employee engagement and participation as it relates to safety to all JRM personnel and our partners (subcontractors) by promoting a standard of quality, professionalism, and safety excellence.
• Focus Areas:
  • Procore & Construction Documents (RFIs, Submittals, Logs)
  • Site coordination, meetings, and schedules
  • Reading drawings/sketches, punch lists
  • Safety planning and accident-prevention strategies

2) Construction – Project Management (Duration: 18 weeks)

• Objective: To assist Project Managers with client meeting minutes preparation, pencil requisitions and project close-outs. Attend client and Project Manager meetings to gain a greater understanding of their assigned projects and the role of a Project Manager. To also gain an understanding of project extras, the work order/change order process, getting involved in soliciting proposals from subcontractors and preparing change orders.
• Focus Areas:
  • Procore & Timberline
  • Meeting minutes, purchase/work/change orders
  • Requisitions, invoicing, and closeouts
  • Financial tracking and subcontractor claims

3) Pre-construction – Estimating (Duration: 16 weeks)

• Objective: To gain an understanding of the basic principles of Construction estimating. To assist an Estimator with the solicitation of bids from subcontractors, walkthroughs, take-offs and proposals.
• Focus Areas:
  • Bid solicitations and walkthroughs
  • Take-offs, proposal prep, and bid leveling
  • Estimating templates and purchasing processes

4) Mentorship

• Each trainee is paired with a dedicated mentor who provides guidance, feedback, and ensures exposure to all program objectives

Qualifications

• Minimum
  • Candidates must be on track to graduate from an accredited college or university between December 2026 and May 2027.
• Preferred:
  • Previous internship or work experience in the construction industry
  • Strong interest in interiors projects
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint)

Salary Information

• To the extent this position is performed in New York, the annual salary for this role is $75,000.

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