2027 Rotational Trainee Program - Construction Management

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Construction – Superintendent & Safety Intro (18 weeks)
  • Objective: Gain understanding of site management, paperwork process, coordination of subcontractors, subcontractor and client meetings, assisting with superintending a project; drive employee engagement and participation in safety for JRM personnel and partners by promoting 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.
• Construction – Project Management (18 weeks)
  • Objective: Assist Project Managers with client meeting minutes preparation, pencil requisitions and project close-outs; attend client and Project Manager meetings to understand assigned projects and the role of a Project Manager; understand project extras, work order/change order process, solicit proposals from subcontractors and prepare change orders.
  • Focus Areas: Procore & Timberline; Meeting minutes, purchase/work/change orders; Requisitions, invoicing, and closeouts; Financial tracking and subcontractor claims.
• Pre-construction – Estimating (16 weeks)
  • Objective: Gain understanding of basic principles of construction estimating; assist an Estimator with 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.
• Mentorship: Each trainee is paired with a dedicated mentor who provides guidance, feedback, and ensures exposure to all program objectives.

Requirements

• 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).

Pay

To the extent this position is performed in New York, the annual salary for this role is $75,000.