A bachelor's degree with a concentration in construction technology, building construction, civil engineering, business, or a related field.
Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, contractors, and vendors.
Responsibilities
Learn 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 an appropriate quantity of subcontractors in a timely manner and select suitable subcontractors using reference checking and networking.
Review bid scope sheets and subcontractor proposals for accuracy, and provide accurate quantity surveys.
Use Catamount's bid system efficiently and correctly, and distribute addendums in a timely manner when necessary.
Hand off estimating projects to the Project Manager clearly, precisely, and in a timely manner.
Assist in preparing complete subcontract scopes of work and understand contract documents and drawings to identify gaps.
Assist the Project Manager with maintaining the project schedule, purchasing schedule, submittals, change orders, requests for information, and documentation of project issues.
Attend subcontractor meetings and Owner, Architect, Contractor meetings.
Work with Project Managers and Superintendents to identify and communicate quality issues, and issue timely project notifications about underperforming subcontractors.
Assist in projecting and forecasting project costs.
Be onsite during work activities to help ensure the job meets or exceeds client expectations.
Assist the Superintendent in creating and adhering to a well-planned three-week schedule, and schedule and coordinate subcontractors' work.
Help ensure quality, including maintaining a quality deficiency list.
Lead pre-task safety meetings with subcontractors, post required notices, prepare reports, maintain information, and document safety warnings.
Support documentation including daily construction reports, time-and-material issues, requests for information, and project photography.
Support close-out duties, including the project turnover matrix, maintaining as-built documents, and developing and completing punch lists.
Build What Matters. Build Your Future.
Catamount builds the spaces communities depend on every day. From distribution centers that keep goods moving and medical facilities that provide critical care, to housing, restaurants, and fire stations serving local neighborhoods, our work supports real life. As a best-in-class, 100% employee-owned general contractor with a national reach, we complete projects across diverse markets and regions. This diversity empowers us, keeps our teams moving forward, and creates long-term opportunities for the people shaping our company.
Why choose Catamount?
We’re financially stable, growing, and built for the long haul. Our extensive national backlog and diverse project types provide stability, momentum, and opportunities. At Catamount, careers advance. Employee-owners can grow, move between project types and markets, and build long-term careers without starting over. Teams are carefully staffed, work-life balance is prioritized, and our people are seen as long-term assets.
Diverse work. Real stability. Shared success.
Role Overview:
Building the future one associate at a time, we believe in nurturing new talent through a year-long immersive experience. This rotational program will allow new associates to gain experience and build a foundation in three major career areas: Preconstruction, Project Management, and Field Operations. Each rotation is carefully curated for your individual growth and development and provides critical exposure to all facets of our business while creating a culture of cross training, understanding, and appreciation for all aspects of construction management. The role may be located in Atlanta, GA; San Antonio, TX; Denver, CO; or Phoenix, AZ with substantial travel.
Role & Responsibilities:
Preconstruction Rotation:
Learn how to “take off” project quantities and assemble project scopes for bidding
Manages 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 from experience how to choose the right subcontractors for the project (reference checking and networking).
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
Project Management Rotation
Assists in preparation of complete subcontract Scope of Work; understand contract documents and drawings to identify gaps in the documents
Assists 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
Works 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
Field Operations Rotation
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
Skills & Qualifications:
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
Salary Range
$70,000—$80,000 USD
Why You’ll Love Working Here
A culture that develops leaders. Grow alongside experienced mentors in an environment rooted in accountability, trust, and shared success.
Work that builds careers. With projects spanning multiple markets, you’ll have opportunities to grow, specialize, and evolve as your career goals take shape.
100% employee-owned. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) aligns our employee-owners with our mission. When Catamount succeeds, employee-owners share that success.
Benefits that support everyday life. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); a 401(k); an ESOP; a generous VacationFlex program; paid sick time; and optional programs such as pet insurance and AFLAC accident, critical illness, and hospital policies.
Please refer to the Summary Plan Descriptions for eligibility requirements and additional details.
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Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace:
Catamount Constructors, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.