CMST Program 2027

Shawmut Design and Construction; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

ESOP

401K match

Paid time off

Summer Fridays

Volunteer day

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Financial planning

Job summary

Shawmut Design and Construction offers a Construction Management Skills Training (CMST) program for recent graduates, with rotations in Project Management, Site Supervision, and Estimating. Trainees graduate into Assistant PM, Assistant Superintendent, or Assistant Estimator roles, gaining a comprehensive view of a job's lifecycle.

The program emphasizes hands-on experience, teamwork, and exposure to the Shawmut approach across our Boston base, with a clear path to career progression in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience (required).
• Co-op or internship experience in construction strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support project management by ensuring tools and documents are prepared for a project.
• Assist with financial management and tracking within projects.
• Support site supervision, ensuring materials and methods follow project documents.
• Assist with estimating, including quantity take-offs and bid preparations.
• Contribute to delivering projects in the Shawmut way and manage subcontractor changes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience

Construction Management / Architecture / Civil Engineering / Building Construction / Mechanical Engineering

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, 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

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

Boston Base Salary Range: $81,000. The range stated is specific to Boston, MA. 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.