Entry Level Project Manager Jobs in Fort Wayne, IN

Application Instructions
Join FCI Construction as a Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager! We're looking for a driven and detail-oriented professional to help grow our team and deliver exceptional results on every project. If you're passionate about project management, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are ready to contribute to great work, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and build your future with us!
The role of Project Engineer / Assistant Project Engineer is a launching pad into a career as a Project Manager.
A Project Engineer is our entry level position focused primarily on learning the documentation, processes, and collaboration required to complete our projects.
An Assistant Project Manager utilizes the foundational skills learned as a PE and begins to put into practice those skills along with learning contracts, budgets, and cost forecasting to effectively manage projects alongside a Project Manager.
During the application/interview process FCI will evaluate candidates and place them appropriately in the role they are most ready to excel at to give them the best opportunity to grow into a role as Project Manager at FCI.
Position Description
FCI Construction structures all roles as having (3) CORE FUNCTIONS that each have (3) SUPPORT FUNCTIONS . Our job postings and reviews will evaluate candidates (and employees) according to these functions.
**The below Position Description is for a Project Manager. Since you will be entering this role with the goal to become a Project Manager, we will evaluate your skills and progress against the role you are aiming for to assure you know how you are progressing to reach your goal. It is not expected for a PE/APM to fill all the below functions.**
COLLABORATION: How well can you work as a team? This includes collaborating with labor, management, design team, and owners. It takes a team effort to meet our objectives and how you collaborate will impact how successful we are.
• DOCUMENTATION : How well do you keep up on completing the required documentation to assure the project is completed and limits the risk to the project success? This includes contracts, schedules, change management, record documents, meeting minutes, etc. to assure all stakeholders are informed and understand their roles/responsibilities.
• RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: How well do you manage relationships within project teams and the FCI team. Successful project management relies on leaning into relationships to meet common objectives on a project. How well can you communicate progress, expectations, and needs to the owner to assure they are in the loop and feel engaged in the project to maintain their comfort? We rely heavily on repeat clients to maintain our work and you are a key contributor for making sure the experience they have on our projects is a good one. Communication and follow through are key.
• ROLE OWNERSHIP: FCI aims to practice extreme ownership of our work. Take accountability for your role both the success and learn from them. Deflecting responsibility does not move towards success. Deflecting responsibility does not move the needle towards success.
COST CONTROL: How well can you manage your resources and efforts to meet the cost objectives of the role. This takes thoughtfulness, creativity, and intentional effort to find the best solutions to meet targets.
• BUDGET ANALYSIS - How well do you work through converting the estimate into an actual manageable budget for the duration of the project. This includes reviewing for gaps in scope to identify and close early as well as verifying the estimate reflects anticipated actual costs while developing, and monitoring, the budget.
• COST FORECASTING - Once the budget is set, completing monthly forecasts to confirm the accuracy of the budget relative to the work in progress is crucial. Knowing the remaining cost of work, outstanding gaps, cost disputes, extra work orders, and other liabilities and how they relate to the remaining budget will allow you to accurately forecast costs on the project.
• INVOICE MANAGEMENT - Completing monthly invoices or payment applications to Owners and reviewing/approving incoming invoices accurately to assure healthy project financials.
SCHEDULING: How well can you control and manage the resources on a project to meet and exceed the schedule expectations? This is done through effective documentation, planning, and communication.
• SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT - How well can you create, update, sequence, and manage your project schedules to keep the project on target and all parties informed on the milestones and completion projections for your project?
• PLANNING & FORESIGHT - How well can you avoid bottlenecks of manpower, coordination, material, or equipment? Utilizing look ahead schedules, communication, and thorough documentation can assure the project is setup for success at each task.
• TIME MANAGEMENT - How well can you manage your time to effectively fulfill your role and responsibilities? Utilizing your time well includes delegating to the team to free you up to focus on tasks best fit for your skills.
SAFETY IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY: Safety is an input, not an outcome. FCI demands intense focus no assuring safe practices and habits from all our employees. Safety is the responsibility of every person on our team and everyone can help keep our employees safe through diligent awareness, action, and communication.
Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Knowledge of construction software or equivalent understanding of construction processes.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage your time in ever-changing circumstances.
• General understanding of construction means, methods, practices, and processes.
• Commitment to finding quality solutions in complex environments that meet the needs of FCI and our partners mutually.

Equal Opportunity Employer
FCI Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.