Rotational Project Associate (Build-to-Rent & Multifamily)

Catamount Constructors • Phoenix, GA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Catamount is a best-in-class, 100% employee-owned general contractor with a national reach, completing projects across diverse markets and regions. This year-long immersive rotational program is designed to nurture new talent by providing experience and building a foundation in three major career areas: Preconstruction, Project Management, and Field Operations. Each rotation is curated for individual growth and development, offering critical exposure to all facets of the business and fostering a culture of cross-training, understanding, and appreciation for construction management. The role may be located in Atlanta, GA; San Antonio, TX; Denver, CO; or Phoenix, AZ, with substantial travel required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in construction technology, building construction, civil engineering, business or related field
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, contractors, and vendors

Responsibilities

• Learn how to “take off” project quantities and assemble project scopes for bidding.
• Manage the collection and analysis of data needed to estimate the time, materials, labor, and cost required to construct a project.
• Combine historical data and current trends to create and present accurate estimates.
• Solicit the appropriate quantity of subcontractors in a timely manner and know how to choose the right subcontractors for the project.
• Review bid scope sheets, review subcontractor proposals for accuracy, and provide accurate quantity surveys.
• Use Catamount’s “bid system” efficiently and correctly, and distribute addendums timely when necessary.
• Hand off estimating projects to the Project Manager in a clear, precise, and timely manner.
• Assist in the preparation of complete subcontract Scope of Work; understand contract documents and drawings to identify gaps in the documents.
• Assist Project Manager on maintaining the project schedule, purchasing schedule, submittals, change orders, RFIs, and documentation of project issues.
• Attend subcontractor meetings and OAC (Owner, Architect, Contractor) meetings.
• Work with PMs and Superintendents to identify quality issues and communicate them accordingly; recognize underperforming subcontractors timely with project notifications.
• Assist in projecting and forecasting project costs.
• Onsite during all work activities to ensure the job meets or exceeds client expectations.
• Assist the Superintendent on the creation and adherence to a well-planned 3-week schedule and schedule and coordinate subcontractors to perform their work.
• Ensuring quality with tasks like maintaining a quality deficiency list.
• Champion job-site safety by leading pre-task safety meetings with subcontractors, posting required notices, preparing reports, maintaining information, and documenting safety warnings.
• Support documentation in key areas such daily construction reports, T&M issues, RFI’s, and project photography.
• Support close-out duties such as project turnover matrix, maintaining as-built documents, developing and completing punch-lists.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k)
• ESOP
• generous VacationFlex program
• paid sick time
• optional programs such as pet insurance and AFLAC accident, critical illness, and hospital policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level