Construction Project Manager Trainee

Fabcon Precast; Grove City (OH); On-site; Full time

Job description

Grove City, OH | Grove City Plant
Grove City, OH 43123, USA

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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