Job Description

Company Overview

At JRM Construction, we build more than exceptional spaces - we build talented teams, rewarding careers, and trusted relationships. As a leading employee-owned construction firm, our people take ownership of every project and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding quality and a positive client experience. Guided by integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and genuine care for our people, JRM provides an environment where employees can grow and help shape the company’s long-term success.

Program Summary

We are looking for upcoming 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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