At Shawmut, our employees are our strongest resource and most valuable asset. We are unwavering in our commitment to cultivating a premier workplace that champions safety and innovation, driven by diversity of perspectives and expertise.
The Tools To Succeed
Our Construction Management Skills Training (CMST) program offers recent college graduates a rigorous three-year immersion as a full-time, salaried trainee to explore project management, site supervision, and estimating. Trainees gain hands-on experience with world-class projects and leadership development training. Upon completion, trainees have the opportunity to choose their career path.
Leadership Development
Shawmut’s leadership development programs are designed to empower employees at all levels to grow into strong, effective leaders. Through targeted training, mentorship, and sponsorship initiatives, we provide the tools and guidance needed to build leadership skills and advance careers. Our programs focus on cultivating strategic thinking, decision-making, and inclusive leadership, ensuring that our leaders are equipped to drive innovation and success. With a commitment to continuous learning, Shawmut is dedicated to developing the next generation of industry leaders.
MENTORSHIP
Our Shawmut Connect mentorship program thoughtfully pairs mentors and mentees based on their goals and experience, ensuring optimal matches while actively minimizing the risk of unconscious bias.
Driving Growth
ShawmutYou, our comprehensive career development training program, equips employees with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in their roles and advance within the company. Shawmut’s educational programs also include specialized training for managers and senior leaders on how to foster an inclusive workplace culture and lead with confidence and integrity.
The culture at Shawmut is what makes it an amazing company to work for. Starting as an intern and then transitioning to the CMST Program, I was surrounded by welcoming and knowledgeable people that supported me and each other. Shawmut is creating more well-rounded individuals and teams who stand out to clients as more confident, helpful, and dedicated.
The best piece of advice I would give to someone starting a career in construction would be that it’s okay to make mistakes. The best part of the CMST program is that it was created to be a learning platform supported by your project team. You’re not expected to have all the answers, but to ask questions along the way to develop a catalogue of knowledge for the success of both future projects and your career.
The advice I’d give to someone starting a career in construction is to maintain a strong desire to learn. Regardless of where you are in your career, staying up to date is crucial as the industry constantly evolves with new technologies and regulations. In the end, if you are a hardworking and determined individual you will succeed in the company.
Coming out of college, I wasn’t sure what discipline I wanted to settle on. The CMST program is only 3 years, which gave me enough insight to decide what the correct career path I wanted to pursue.
My favorite part of the CMST program has been the opportunity to experience a construction project from different roles. Each rotation has allowed me to see the construction process from a new perspective, making me a more well-rounded builder with a holistic view on how all the parts of a project come together.
At the end of my first project with Shawmut, I was given the opportunity to temporarily relocate to Chicago, IL, for a truly unique project. The project involved a complex façade retention of a shopping center built in the 1920s, and being a part of preserving its history was an incredible experience. Accepting this position was one of the best decisions I’ve made, as it not only allowed me to gain invaluable experience but also provided the opportunity to live in a new and vibrant city like Chicago, immersing myself in its diverse culture and rich history has been a great experience.
Benefits
DRIVING CHANGE
When your goal is raising the bar for what a building experience can be, you need a laser focus on creating an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. And fostering an environment where everyone, from any background, can perform their best work is not only the right thing to do, but something that is at the core of our culture. We understand that driving meaningful change is not a single initiative or moment in time—it’s a sustained effort and ethos that is woven into the fabric of our culture.
If you’re the type of person who constantly seeks to raise the bar for yourself and others, we should talk.
