Electrical Construction Project Management Trainee

Job Description

Management Trainee | MetroPower

The Tone:
This is a full-time Management Trainee position at MetroPower, offering a structured learning path with a permanent assignment upon successful completion of training to an office in Florida, Georgia, or Alabama. For 40 years, MetroPower has been a leading electrical construction and service contractor, dedicated to serving DOD, industrial, healthcare, mission-critical, and commercial communities across the United States. This role is fundamental to cultivating future branch leadership, enabling individuals to immerse themselves in all operational facets and contribute to MetroPower’s ongoing commitment to quality, safety, and ethical service as an Employer of Choice.

The TL;DR
• Role: Management Trainee
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Florida, Georgia, or Alabama (upon training completion)
• Team: Reports to various trainers and supervisors during a structured learning program.
• Mission: To learn and master all aspects of MetroPower’s electrical construction project management and branch operations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, the Web

What You’ll Actually Do
• Training: Learn branch operations through a series of structured work-related assignments beginning at an entry level.
• Field Experience: Gain practical, hands-on field experience while understanding MetroPower’s mission, vision, culture, and values.
• Operational Knowledge: Acquire comprehensive understanding of worksite safety, waste elimination, estimating, bidding, leadership, sales, material handling, and order processing.
• Customer Service: Provide an outstanding level of customer service to MetroPower clients and partners.
• Team Contribution: Consistently display a positive attitude and willingness to assume a variety of training opportunities, contributing immediately within a team-based environment.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management. This is an entry-level position designed for individuals eager to learn and grow within the electrical construction industry. Related construction experience may substitute for the college education requirement.
• Experience: Willingness to learn and actively engage in a demanding work environment. Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the state of permanent assignment and maintain a clean driving record. Consistent, reliable attendance is also required.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, enabling effective interaction with MetroPower employees, customers, and vendors. Must be a quick learner with a consistently positive attitude and the willingness to assume various training and supervisory opportunities. A strong understanding of Microsoft Office and the Web is essential.
• Bonus: A desire to work in a team-based environment. Willingness to travel when necessary and work in outdoor environments. A strong desire to be part of a Servant Leadership-based company and commitment to integrity.