Assistant Construction Project Manager Rotational Trainee

Overview

Assistant Construction Project Manager Rotational Trainee

Project Management Training Program

In an industry where the competition can be fierce, it pays to stand out. Harris has a path to project management designed by mechanical contractors for mechanical contractors to develop the leaders they’re looking to hire.

Program Outline

For 18 to 24 months, Harris’ program places you into the driver’s seat, offering you both experience and knowledge in essential industry vectors via 10 rotations.

• Field — 3 months. Navigate the job site with varied professionals and develop understanding of safety, customer service and more.
• Estimating — 3 months. Gain familiarity with tools, labor, and applications needed for project completion.
• Engineering/Design — 1 month. Understand mechanical systems design, analysis, and processes using state-of-the-art technology.
• VDC — 2 months. Produce design drawings and discern the impacts of data communication and management on a project’s lifecycle.
• Manufacturing — 2 months. Immersed in a fab shop, become knowledgeable in managing schedules and lean manufacturing.
• Business Office — 1 month. Realize the inner workings of the construction business and interface with departments from human capital to payroll and purchasing.
• Service — 1 month. Acquire top-tier customer experience skills through maintenance agreements, customer meetings and more.
• Building Automation — 1 month. Grasp automation and controls through programming experiences and more.
• Project Management — 5 to 12 months. Ascertain budgeting, change orders and other essential skills for running projects effectively.

Capstone Project — Create a full project schedule based on drawings while accounting for needed changes.

For each rotation you will be partnered with a project management leader whose knowledge and experience are at your disposal. Each rotation concludes with you presenting your learnings to executive leadership, building to a final capstone project. Throughout the program you’ll be presented with opportunities designed for expanded knowledge and strengthened capabilities, priming you to become a project manager upon successful completion.

We’re Harris, one of the country’s leading mechanical contractors. We provide comprehensive mechanical contracting services for some of the largest and most amazing commercial and industrial projects in the country. Our nationwide teams are dynamic groups of individual experts who collaborate to achieve common goals and surpass expectations. We also believe in giving back to the communities we serve through ongoing outreach programs.

You’re a knowledgeable enthusiast of mechanical systems with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, or related field. Your background demonstrates initiative, critical thinking, problem solving and leadership skills. You’re a recent graduate excited to start your industry career or a professional seeking constructive advancement in project management. You’re adaptable, dependable and open to relocation.

• Travel package during the program includes a housing allowance, food allowance, airfare, and moving expense reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Short-Term Incentive Plan

Pay Range: $61,024-$91,536 annually. The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, and location.