Project Management Associate — Training Path

Fabcon; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabcon is seeking candidates for a developmental program that prepares future Project Managers through mentoring and hands-on experience in real projects. The role involves supporting the PM group with daily tasks, coordinating with field teams, and learning to manage timelines, submittals, and change orders.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, shows leadership and teamwork, and has strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Management group with daily activities including kickoff prep, project cost meetings and planning.
• Manage a light project workload under supervision of PM managers.
• Coordinate field repairs with internal departments and customers.
• Review revised drawings and scope changes for change orders.
• Visit project sites to review status and communicate Fabcon Field process.
• Attend project site meetings as necessary.
• Shadow project managers in contract review and negotiation.
• Attend scheduling meetings and maintain project timelines.
• Review specifications and coordinate submittal requirements.
• Coordinate drawing process with customers (OFA/FE/DMLO approvals).
• Obtain quotes from subcontractors and develop subcontractor base.
• Coordinate closing out projects (collections, punch-lists, contracts).
• Track activities on projects to completion with the '10 and out' plan.
• Follow up on materials needed for completion and subcontractors.
• Review OFA drawings for scope compliance with kickoff.
• Prepare EACs for timely loading of bids.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational

Teamwork

Communication

Customer Service

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Fabcon is seeking candidates for a developmental program that prepares future Project Managers through mentoring and hands-on experience in real projects. The role involves supporting the PM group with daily tasks, coordinating with field teams, and learning to manage timelines, submittals, and change orders.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, shows leadership and teamwork, and has strong communication and computer skills.