Student Construction Management Associate

Title: Student Construction Management Associate Location: Beachwood, OH, USA Posted Date: 2026-11-11

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Construction Manager Junior Associate position will train in many departments within Roofing and WTI while engaged in a degree seeking program through RISE.  The following areas will be included in training as well as any others deemed appropriate:

• WTI Field - WTI Field Resources to learn installation of different types of roofing systems such as BUR, EPDM, Single-ply, coatings, and other forms of low-slope roofing systems, as well as safe operations of tools of the trade. This position requires hands on; roof or construction site activity.

• General Contracting - learn and assist in project management duties including but not limited to managing all projects (including GC and larger-scale P&R, TremCares, etc), participating in all proposals, specifications, price estimates, schedules, and sales efforts as they affect the aforementioned projects. 

• Sales & Service Support – Report database management and QC related activities, warranty adjustment, leak tracking, customer service, project administration, product training activities, etc.

The Construction Manager Junior Associate will be required to apply and take courses working towards a degree in Construction Management through the WTI partnership with The University of Akron, must maintain a minimum of 2.0 GPA, and will work through the Junior Associate curriculum which includes training in the following: OLI QC, superintendent training, estimating, spec writing, CM admin support, PR/Inspection field services.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Installation, maintenance, and repair of different types of roofing systems such as BUR, EPDM, Single-ply, coatings, and other forms of low-slope roofing systems

• Safe operation of tools of the trade (hand tools, power tools etc.)

• Follow OSHA regulations and other regulatory agencies relating to job site safety, demonstrates safe work practices.

• Work outside in a wide variety of weather conditions and to meet the physical demands of the position, including mobility needed to complete tasks.

• Climbing and operating on ladders, able to handle at least 50 lbs.

• Effective communication with foremen, supervisors, and other WTI and Tremco employees

• Be responsible for contributing to proposals and specifications

• GC project administration and tracking activities

• Conceptual Phase (estimates & schedules)

• Program Planning Phase

• Design Phase

• Conduct Prebid

• Construction Phase

• Conduct Pre con

• Effective Close-out

• Cost Estimates and schedules

• Use of eBuilder for all project documentation per policy manual

• Analyze for project cost / budget variance & profitability

• Understanding of subcontractor agreement and corrective measures of notification to subcontractor per the executed agreement

• Any other activities to support the training and development within the organization

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

No prior professional experience or training required.

(Currently Earning): Degree in Construction Management, Construction building Engineering, Construction Technology, Project Management or Industrial

 

The hourly rate for applicants in this position generally ranges between $20 and $33. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law. 

Tremco offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including not limited to: health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan, and continuing education.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.