Associate Project Manager

Fabcon Precast, LLC; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabcon Precast, LLC is offering a developmental program intended to groom future Project Managers through mentoring, hands-on experience, and exposure to project lifecycle activities.

The role involves supporting the Project Management group in daily tasks, coordinating field activities, reviewing drawings, and assisting in change orders. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong leadership, organizational and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Customer service focus with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills; Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Understanding of construction with ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Management with kickoff and cost meetings, planning sheets, checklists and maps.
• Manage a light project workload under supervision.
• Coordinate field repairs with internal departments and customers.
• Review drawings, NOC’s for scope changes and prepare change orders.
• Visit project sites to review status and communicate Fabcon Field process to customers.
• Shadow project managers in contracts review and negotiation.
• Attend scheduling meetings and maintain project timelines.
• Assist in coordination of drawings with customers and approvals.
• Obtain quotes from subcontractors and develop subcontractor base.
• Assist in closing out projects including collections, punch lists and contract documents.
• Track activities on projects to completion; follow up on materials and subs.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This position will be a developmental program for future Project Managers of which the necessary training and experience to fill a Project Manager position through mentoring and practical experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Project Management group with daily activities including, but not limited to, preparation for kickoff meetings, project cost meetings and field planning (meetings, planning sheets, checklists, maps)
• Manage a light project workload under close supervision of Manager of Project Management Services and other project managers as assigned
• Assist in the coordination of field repairs with internal departments and customer as required
• Review revised drawings, NOC’s for scope changes in preparation for change orders
• Visit project sites prior to erection to review status, concerns and communicate Fabcon Field process to the customer
• Attend project site meetings as necessary
• Shadow project managers in review and negotiation of contracts
• Attend scheduling meetings and maintain project timelines as required
• Assist in review of specifications and coordination of submittal requirements
• Assist in coordination of the drawing process with customers (OFA, FE and DMLO approvals)
• Assist in obtaining quotes from subcontractors and the development of the subcontractor base
• Assist in coordination of closing out projects both in collections, punch‑lists and documents required by contracts
• Assist in handling 10 and out plan, tracking activities on projects to completion
• Following up on materials needed for completion and subcontractors as required
• Review OFA drawings for compliance with scope outlined in kickoff
• Assist in preparation of EAC’s for timely loading of bids

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Other Required Qualifications

• Strong leadership, organizational and decision‑making skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Customer Service focus with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good computer skills; Word, Excel and Outlook
• An understanding of construction with the ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Business
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in construction industry

Physical Requirements

• Office: Move 25lbs (not for all jobs, reasonable accommodations will be made), work with a computer for extended periods of time
• Travel: Some travel by car and/or airplane may be required

Office: Quiet with some ambient noise, climate controlled, fluorescent lighting

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