Associate Project Manager

Fabcon; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabcon is seeking a candidate for a developmental program designed to train future Project Managers through mentoring and hands-on experience. The role provides exposure to kickoff prep, cost reviews, field planning, and submittal coordination within a structured environment.

The program emphasizes leadership, teamwork and strong communication while you learn to manage schedules, drawings, and subcontractor relations on real projects.

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 verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills; Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Understanding of construction with ability to read drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist PM group with kickoff prep, cost meetings and field planning.
• Manage a light project workload under supervision.
• Coordinate field repairs with internal departments and customers.
• Review revised drawings and NOC changes for change orders.
• Visit project sites prior to erection to review status and communicate Fabcon Field process to the customer.
• Attend project site meetings and shadow PMs in contract review/negotiation.
• Attend scheduling meetings and maintain project timelines.
• Assist in reviewing specifications and coordination of submittal requirements.
• Coordinate the drawing process with customers for approvals.
• Assist in obtaining quotes from subcontractors and developing the subcontractor base.
• Assist in closeout activities including collections, punch-lists and required documents.
• Track 10 and out plan and monitor materials and subcontractors.
• Review OFA drawings for scope alignment with kickoff.
• Prepare EACs for timely bid loading.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Decision making

Team player

Communication skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Purpose/Scope

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 completionFollowing 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

Work Environment

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