Project Associate Jobs in Orem, UT (NOW HIRING)

Are you an experienced construction or fabrication project manager who thrives on bringing complex projects from concept to completion? Do you enjoy coordinating skilled trades, solving field challenges, and keeping projects on schedule and on budget?

Forge is looking for a highly organized, construction-minded Project Manager to lead custom scenic, architectural, and environmental fabrication projects. This role is ideal for someone with a background in commercial construction, specialty fabrication, structural steel, millwork, themed environments, or design-build projects who enjoys working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

The successful candidate is a proactive leader with exceptional organizational skills, strong knowledge of construction processes, and the ability to coordinate multiple teams while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

What You'll Do

Manage Projects from Start to Finish

• Lead multiple custom fabrication and construction projects from estimating and planning through fabrication, installation, and project closeout.
• Develop detailed project schedules, budgets, procurement plans, and production timelines.
• Coordinate labor, subcontractors, vendors, materials, equipment, and logistics to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify scheduling conflicts, resource constraints, and potential risks.
• Manage project scope, change orders, budgets, and overall profitability.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Coordinate Construction & Fabrication

• Work closely with Technical Directors, Fabrication Managers, Shop Supervisors, and Installation Crews to execute complex builds.
• Review construction drawings, blueprints, shop drawings, CAD files, and engineering documents for constructability and accuracy.
• Coordinate purchasing of materials and outsourced services including:
  • Structural steel
  • Powder coating
  • Galvanizing
  • Specialty fabrication
  • Freight and transportation
• Track fabrication milestones and ensure production aligns with installation schedules.
• Participate in shop and field meetings to resolve technical and scheduling issues.

Drive Organization & Communication

• Serve as the central communication hub between clients, sales, engineering, fabrication, vendors, and installation teams.
• Maintain organized project documentation including schedules, RFIs, submittals, work orders, budgets, and change orders.
• Provide clear project updates and communicate expectations across all departments.
• Ensure all project documentation is accurate, current, and accessible.

What We're Looking For

Required Experience

We're seeking candidates with strong project management experience in one or more of the following industries:

• Commercial Construction
• Design-Build Construction
• Structural Steel
• Custom Fabrication
• Architectural Millwork
• Industrial Construction
• Manufacturing
• Scenic Fabrication
• Themed Entertainment
• Exhibit Construction
• Specialty Contracting

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience managing complex construction or fabrication projects.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Architecture, or related field preferred

Technical Knowledge

Strong understanding of:

• Commercial construction practices
• Structural steel fabrication
• Welding and metal fabrication
• Carpentry and custom fabrication
• Reading construction drawings and specifications
• Blueprint interpretation
• Shop drawings
• Installation sequencing
• Material procurement
• Construction scheduling
• Project budgeting
• Logistics planning

Experience with any of the following is preferred:

• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Project
• ERP or manufacturing software

Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, are required.

Critical Skills

The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized and able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

You should excel at:

• Construction project planning
• Scheduling and prioritization
• Organization and documentation
• Vendor coordination
• Trade coordination
• Budget management
• Problem-solving under pressure
• Decision-making
• Team leadership
• Client communication
• Attention to detail
• Time management

If you're the person who naturally builds schedules, keeps everyone informed, anticipates problems before they happen, and enjoys bringing order to complex projects, we'd like to meet you.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in office, fabrication shop, and warehouse.
• Ability to walk jobsites, climb stairs and ladders, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Why Forge?

At Forge, we build one-of-a-kind environments that combine craftsmanship, engineering, creativity, and precision. Every project is unique and requires exceptional collaboration between construction professionals, fabricators, designers, and installation teams.

If you're an organized construction professional who enjoys solving problems, leading teams, and seeing complex projects come to life, this is an opportunity to build work unlike anything else.