Management Trainee

MetroPower; Bainbridge (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MetroPower is seeking an Electrical Construction Project Management Trainee to learn branch operations through a series of entry-level assignments while gaining practical field experience and understanding MetroPower’s mission, vision, culture, and values. Upon successful completion, the trainee will be assigned to a MetroPower Office in Florida, Georgia or Alabama.

Responsibilities include safety, estimating, bidding, leadership, sales, material handling, order processing and delivering

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required or related construction experience accepted in substitution.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic web tools.
• Willingness to travel and work outdoors when needed.

Responsibilities

• Learn branch management operations including safety, estimating, bidding, leadership, sales, material handling, and order processing.
• Gain practical field experience and deliver outstanding customer service.
• Support team efforts and contribute to a dynamic, servant-leadership culture.
• Maintain reliable attendance and flexibility for training opportunities.
• Travel as necessary to support assignments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Willingness to travel

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web proficiency

Job description

The Electrical Construction Project Management Trainee will learn branch operations through a series of work-related assignments beginning at an entry level position. Trainees will gain practical hands-on field experience while learning MetroPower’s mission, vision, culture, and values. Upon successful completion of all workplace assignments, the trainee will be permanently assigned to a MetroPower Office in Florida, Georgia or Alabama.

Essential Functions

Selectees must behave consistently with MetroPower’s Mission and Vision and focus on safety, policies, procedures, and operational guidelines. Trainees will gain knowledge of all aspects of branch management operations including but not limited to worksite safety, waste elimination, estimating, bidding, leadership, sales, material handling, order processing, and provide an outstanding level of customer service. Reliable and regular attendance is required.

Qualifications

This position requires a willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment, possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to interact effectively with MetroPower employees, customers and vendors. Candidates must be quick learners and consistently display a positive attitude and willingness to assume a variety of training and supervisory opportunities within the company. They must also have a desire to work in a team-based environment and contribute immediately. This position requires a valid driver\'s license issued by the state of permanent assignment and clean driving record.

Incumbent Must Possess

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Related construction experience may substitute for college education
• Integrity – Non-negotiable
• Desire to learn and to be a strong team member
• A strong understanding of Microsoft Office and the Web
• A willingness to travel when necessary and work in outdoor environments
• A strong desire to be part of a dynamic and Servant Leadership-based company

Physical Requirements

• Ability to maintain a consistent workload that involves moderate manual labor
• Ability to carry/lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, sit and maneuver in confined spaces
• Ability to wear respirators in environments that contain silica dust and other hazmat
• Ability to maintain workloads that may include interstate and intrastate travel and daily timeframes that could exceed typical business hours

MetroPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer.