CMST Program

At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 85 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 11 offices nationwide.Here’s a glimpse into what we offer:Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)- Be an employee-owner!401(K) with Company Match - Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.Generous Paid Time Off - vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.The Extras - Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.We are looking for recent college graduates to be part of our Construction Management Skills Training (CMST) Program. This unique training program encompasses a thirty-six month long rotation in the main areas of construction management: Project Management, Site Supervision, and Estimating. At the end of this intense on-the-job program, trainees graduate and continue their careers dedicated to the role of Assistant Project Manager, Assistant Superintendent, or Assistant Estimator with an understanding of the entire life cycle of a job.Project ManagementEnsure the proper tools are in place to begin a projectEnsure all documents and materials are maintained throughout a projectAssist with financial management of a projectAssist with the punch list process by coordinating with necessary parties, tracking all items, and distributing lists to all partiesSite SupervisionDetermine constructability of a projectSecure government licenses to start a jobConfirm materials and methods as specified by project documentsEnsure projects are delivered the Shawmut wayTrack and manage subcontractor changes and extra workKeep project plans current and highlight changesEstimatingEnsure that proper documentation is in place prior to the beginning of the estimating processFind all necessary information regarding the job to produce a quality estimateEnsure that the best bids are obtained for each trade based on project needs, and create quantity take-offs for all applicable divisions/trades, beginning with the creation of an accurate list of all trades affectedAssist in the presentation of information and proposalsBachelors degree or equivalent military experience required.A degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Building Construction, MechanicalEngineering, etc.*There are no specific major requirements, however these are the most relevant.Co-op or internship experience in construction strongly preferred.Strong communication skillsShawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristicWe are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to offer sponsorship.

Created: 2025-10-04