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Assistant Construction Project Manager Rotational Trainee

1 Harris St PaulSaint Paul, MN
Hybrid

About The Position

This role is designed for someone who wants to build a long-term career in construction project management and is ready to put in the work to get there. As part of our rotational program, you will gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of the business that directly impact project success. You won’t just learn how projects are managed, you’ll learn how they are built from the ground up through exposure to engineering, estimating, VDC, field operations, service, and building automation. You will rotate across teams and locations, learning how each function contributes to the full project lifecycle. Along the way, you’ll build relationships, develop your technical and business understanding, and start taking on increasing levels of responsibility. This is a development role with a clear path. The goal is to prepare you to step into a Project Manager role and continue growing from there. What you’ll experience Rotational assignments across key business functions and project phases Exposure to real projects, teams, and customers across different regions Hands-on involvement in planning, coordination, and execution activities Opportunities to learn how decisions are made and how projects stay on track Coaching and feedback from experienced project managers and leaders

Requirements

  • Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Willingness to travel and participate in rotational assignments across locations.
  • Interest in building a long-term career in construction project management.
  • Takes initiative and doesn’t wait to be told what to do.
  • Ambitious and motivated to grow into a Project Manager and beyond.
  • Persistent when things get challenging.
  • Naturally curious and wants to understand how things work.
  • Communicates well and builds strong working relationships.
  • Comfortable with change and willing to relocate or travel as part of the program.
  • Holds yourself accountable and follows through on commitments.

Responsibilities

  • Gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of the business that directly impact project success.
  • Learn how projects are built from the ground up through exposure to engineering, estimating, VDC, field operations, service, and building automation.
  • Rotate across teams and locations, learning how each function contributes to the full project lifecycle.
  • Build relationships, develop technical and business understanding, and start taking on increasing levels of responsibility.
  • Actively engage in each rotation and seek out learning opportunities.
  • Build strong relationships across teams and functions.
  • Begin to take ownership of project tasks and deliver results.
  • Demonstrate growth in both technical knowledge and leadership capability.
  • Be ready to step into a Project Manager role at the completion of the program.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401K with company match
  • Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
  • Paid Parental leave
  • Short-Term Incentive Plan

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