Management Trainee

Headquartered in South Carolina, CarolinaPower is the premier commercial electrical contractor throughout the Carolinas. We serve a wide range of markets with integrity, while focusing on the Commercial, Educational, Federal, Healthcare, and Industrial segments.

We aspire to develop strong leaders who are first and foremost servant leaders. Our commitment to servant leadership is an integral part to our organization’s history, stemming from our understanding that serving our colleagues, customers and community is the best way to promote growth within our organization and assure our future.

Our culture empowers our people and in turn, powers our success. Empowering our people means encouraging them to be servant leaders in everything they do and giving them the freedom to lead mentor and serve.

The Electrical Construction Project Management Trainee will learn branch operations through a series of work-related assignments beginning at an entry level position. Trainees will gain practical hands-on field experience while learning CarolinaPower’s mission, vision, culture, and values. Upon successful completion of all workplace assignments, the trainee will be permanently assigned to one of the four CarolinaPower Offices in South Carolina.

Essential Functions
Selectees must behave consistently with CarolinaPower’s Mission and Vision and focus on safety, policies, procedures, and operational guidelines. Trainees will gain knowledge of all aspects of branch management operations including but not limited to worksite safety, waste elimination, estimating, bidding, leadership, sales, material handling, order processing, and provide an outstanding level of customer service. Reliable and regular attendance is required.

Qualifications

This position requires a willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment, possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to interact effectively with CarolinaPower employees, customers and vendors. Candidates must be quick learners and consistently display a positive attitude and willingness to assume a variety of training and supervisory opportunities within the company. They must also have a desire to work in a team-based environment and contribute immediately. This position requires a valid driver's license issued by the state of permanent assignment and clean driving record.

Incumbent must possess:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management. 
Related construction experience may substitute for college education
- Integrity – Non-negotiable
- Desire to learn and to be a strong team member
- A strong understanding of Microsoft Office and the Web
- A willingness to travel when necessary and work in outdoor environments
- A strong desire to be part of a dynamic and Servant Leadership-based company

Required Skills & Physical Requirements

- Ability to maintain a consistent workload that involves moderate manual labor
- Ability to carry/lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to bend, stoop, squat, sit and maneuver in confined spaces
- Ability to wear respirators in environments that contain silica dust and other hazmat
- Ability to maintain workloads that may include interstate and intrastate travel and daily 
timeframes that could exceed typical business hours

CarolinaPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CarolinaPower is one of five leading electrical and mechanical contracting and construction companies within the PPC Partners, Inc. family of companies. At CarolinaPower, our people are our power. As a premier electrical contractor, our people are what enable us to stand out in our industry. They’re the reason for our success. Founded on the principle that every person should strive to first and foremost be a servant leader, we work tirelessly to keep our people safe, enlighten and stimulate their minds, and teach them how to be good stewards of the community in a genuinely serving way. From these efforts, we’ve grown into a truly unique company. By putting our people first, we are able to consistently deliver to the highest quality standards in the industry and develop lasting relationships with our customers.

Our people thrive in this entrepreneurial structure that encourages every individual to learn and grow. Our commitment to the advancement of our people is unique to our industry and keeps our company strong. We invest in our people not just professionally, but personally as well through our continuing education and development opportunities. As one employee improves the company improves, and we move forward stronger together. We believe in this so much that we annually survey our employee engagement to ensure we’re living by the golden rule, and maintaining an environment that motivates, challenges, and values our people. Each year, we score above the industry average.