Emerging Project Manager Trainee — Hands-on PM Path

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

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.