CMST Program 2027

Shawmut Design and Construction; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

ESOP

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Financial planning services

Job summary

Shawmut Design and Construction offers a 36-month Construction Management Skills Training (CMST) program with rotations in Project Management, Site Supervision, and Estimating. Trainees gain hands-on exposure to all life-cycle stages of a project.

Graduates advance to roles such as Assistant Project Manager, Assistant Superintendent, or Assistant Estimator, supported by mentorship and structured progression within the company.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• CMST program: 36-month rotation through PM, Site Supervision, and Estimating.
• End of program: roles as Assistant Project Manager, Assistant Superintendent, or Assistant Estimator.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience

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

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.