Associate Project Manager

Fabcon Career

Grandville, Michigan

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Calendar Management, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Drawings, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Contract Negotiation, Customer Support/Service, Leadership, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Network Operations Center, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Close-Out, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Team Player, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Grandville, Michigan
POSTED
8 days ago

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 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  

Work Environment

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

About the Company

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