Rotational Development Program

Job Description

Leader Development Program Associate | Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.

The Tone:
This is an approximately 18-month rotational development program at Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., primarily involving in-person work across various job sites. The company specializes in heavy and highway construction. This role is crucial for developing future construction professionals by providing comprehensive hands-on experience across multiple core aspects of the business. The program is designed to prepare the employee for potential placement into a regular full-time position upon successful completion.

The TL;DR
• Role: Rotational Development Program
• Type: Salaried, Nonexempt (18-month program leading to potential full-time placement)
• Location: In-person, various job sites/company locations

• Mission: To prepare employees for future full-time roles in heavy and highway construction by providing broad, hands-on experience across key operational areas.
• Tech Stack: Company construction, estimating, scheduling, project management, and related software systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Work hands-on in field operations to develop a practical understanding of construction means, methods, materials, and safety protocols.
• Assist with planning, scheduling, and executing daily project operations to ensure safety, quality, and efficient resource utilization.
• Support the technical and administrative management of construction projects, including scheduling, cost review, and contract administration.
• Contribute to the preparation of bid proposals for heavy/highway projects by performing quantity takeoffs and researching pricing and historical data.
• Learn and apply company software, policies, and safety requirements while building effective relationships with internal and external project partners.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level professional with knowledge of heavy and highway construction practices, civil engineering principles, and construction means and methods.
• Experience: Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn multiple aspects of the construction business, along with a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Skills: Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; strong organizational and analytical abilities; capacity to read and interpret construction plans and documents; and the ability to perform mathematical calculations and analyze construction-related information.