Assistant Construction Project Manager Rotational Trainee

About the Role

The Harris Project Management Rotational Training Program is designed to develop leaders for the mechanical contracting industry. This is a development role with a clear path to prepare trainees for a Project Manager role. Trainees will gain hands-on experience across multiple business areas that impact project success, learning how projects are built from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Rotational assignments across key business functions and project phases, including engineering, estimating, VDC, field operations, service, and building automation.
• 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 & Tech Stack

• Willingness to travel and participate in rotational assignments across locations.
• Interest in building a long-term career in construction project management.
• Comfortable with change and willing to relocate or travel as part of the program.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 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.
• Holds yourself accountable and follows through on commitments.

What Success Looks Like

• 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.

Your Life at Harris

Harris is a leading mechanical contractor offering the stability of a national company with a team culture. They handle projects of all sizes and complexity across multiple regional locations.

Harris Benefits + Compensation

• 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: $56,863.05 - $85,294.57