2027 Rotational Trainee Program - Construction Management

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 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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