Management Trainee

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

Job summary

MetroPower is launching an Electrical Construction Project Management Trainee program designed to build core branch operations skills. Starting at entry level, trainees gain hands-on field experience while learning MetroPower’s mission, vision, culture, and values, with progression toward a permanent assignment after completing all workplace assignments.

The program covers worksite safety, estimating and bidding, leadership, sales, material handling, order processing, and delivering outstanding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required or substitution by related construction experience.
• Demonstrates integrity and teamwork.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn branch management operations including safety, estimating, bidding and leadership.
• Develop skills in sales, material handling, order processing and customer service.

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

MetroPower is one of five leading electrical and mechanical contracting and construction companies within the PPC Partners, Inc family of companies. At MetroPower, our people are our power. As a premier electrical contractor, our people are what enable us to stand out in our industry. They’re the reason for our success. Founded on the principle that every person should strive to first and foremost be a servant leader, we work tirelessly to keep our people safe, enlighten and stimulate their minds, and teach them how to be good stewards of the community in a genuinely serving way. From these efforts, we’ve grown into a truly unique company. By putting our people first, we are able to consistently deliver to the highest quality standards in the industry and develop lasting relationships with our customers.

Our people thrive in this entrepreneurial structure that encourages every individual to learn and grow. Our commitment to the advancement of our people is unique to our industry and keeps our company strong. We invest in our people not just professionally, but personally as well through our continuing education and development opportunities. As one employee improves the company improves, and we move forward stronger together. We believe in this so much that we annually survey our employee engagement to ensure we’re living by the golden rule, and maintaining an environment that motivates, challenges, and values our people. Each year, we score above the industry average.