Rotational Project Associate

Role Overview

This is a year-long immersive rotational program designed to nurture new talent and build a foundation in Preconstruction, Project Management, and Field Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Preconstruction Rotation

• Learn to "take off" project quantities and assemble project scopes for bidding.
• Manage the collection and analysis of data for project estimation (time, materials, labor, cost).
• Create and present accurate estimates by combining historical data and current trends.
• Solicit and select appropriate subcontractors through reference checking and networking.
• Review bid scope sheets and subcontractor proposals for accuracy.
• Provide accurate quantity surveys.
• Utilize Catamount's "bid system" efficiently.
• Distribute addendums as necessary.
• Hand off estimating projects to Project Managers clearly and precisely.

Project Management Rotation

• Assist in the preparation of subcontract Scope of Work.
• Understand contract documents and drawings to identify gaps.
• Assist Project Managers with maintaining:
• Project schedule
• Purchasing schedule
• Submittals
• Change orders
• RFIs
• Documentation of project issues
• Attend subcontractor and OAC (Owner, Architect, Contractor) meetings.
• Identify and communicate quality issues with Project Managers and Superintendents.
• Recognize and provide timely notifications for underperforming subcontractors.
• Assist in projecting and forecasting project costs.

Field Operations Rotation

• Oversee onsite work activities to ensure client expectations are met or exceeded.
• Assist Superintendents in creating and adhering to a 3-week lookahead schedule.
• Schedule and coordinate subcontractors.
• Maintain a quality deficiency list to ensure quality standards.
• Champion job-site safety by:
• Leading pre-task safety meetings with subcontractors.
• Posting required notices.
• Preparing reports.
• Maintaining information.
• Documenting safety warnings.
• Support documentation in key areas such as daily construction reports, T&M issues, RFIs, and project photography.
• Support close-out duties including the project turnover matrix, maintaining as-built documents, and completing punch-lists.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• Substantial travel required.
• Potential locations: Atlanta, GA; San Antonio, TX; Denver, CO; or Phoenix, AZ.

Salary Range

• $70,000 - $80,000 USD

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Culture that develops leaders: Grow with experienced mentors in an environment of accountability, trust, and shared success.
• Work that builds careers: Opportunities to grow, specialize, and evolve across multiple project markets.
• 100% employee-owned: Benefit from Catamount's success through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Comprehensive benefits package: Includes medical, dental, vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); 401(k); ESOP; generous VacationFlex program; paid sick time; and optional programs.