Management Trainee (Concrete) - Tampa, FL

Preferred Materials - Concrete Division, part of CRH South Division, is a leading supplier of ready mix concrete, concrete block, rebar and building materials in the state of Florida, providing the highest product quality and service in the construction industry. With headquarters in Tampa, Florida, and operations in five key Florida markets, Preferred Materials provides municipalities, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, builders and suppliers a wide variety of construction materials and products. Our employees make Preferred Materials a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

Take the first step in becoming the next leader at Preferred Materials, Inc. today!

PROGRAM DETAILS

The Management Trainee position is a unique 6-12 month development opportunity where you will gain rapid, hands on experience to the Ready-Mix Concrete business through a variety of leadership role assignments designed to enhance your knowledge and managerial skillset.

We are seeking driven and talented recent graduates or industry trained individuals who are interested in developing their career in the Ready-Mix concrete production industry.  This position is intended to provide valuable exposure to the business through a structured regimen of experiences involving different operations, functions, and disciplines.

ROTATIONAL LEARNING

As a Management Trainee, you will be able to train with our current leaders and subject matter experts in various facets of our Ready-Mix operations business, including but not limited to: Safety, Plant Management and Maintenance, Quality Control, Sales, Dispatch.

What is the goal?

To kick-start your career at the #1 building materials company in the world! Our Management Trainees have the exclusive opportunity to learn where they best fit into the organization and transition into a permanent leadership position in the company once they complete their training.

Characteristics of Successful Candidate

The Management Trainee program is a highly competitive program in which prior internship, co-op, and work experiences, in addition to a well-rounded education are keys to success. We are seeking ambitious individuals who are eager to learn and have a demonstrated history of success in the following areas: leadership, self-motivation, initiative, teamwork, commitment and hard work.   

Qualifications & Education

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) with a concentration in Construction Management, Business, Concrete or related field preferred.
• Minimum of one completed internship/co-op experience and/or one year of industry experience in construction or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Strong communication skills – oral, written, presentation – as well as ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels in the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively under tight deadlines, strict quality standards, and established business and customer requirements.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite of Products.