JR158 Project Manager

About the role

Rycon Construction is an employee-owned company (ESOP) that provides construction management, general contracting, design-build, and program management services nationwide. An ENR Top 400 Contractor, ENR Top 100 Green Contractor, and BD+C Top 150 Contractor with nine offices, Rycon specializes in new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. From large-scale developments to small, fast-track interior fit-outs, Rycon is equipped to deliver a comprehensive range of services across all project types. Rycon’s portfolio includes projects in aviation, healthcare, higher education, industrial/warehouse, commercial, multi-unit residential, student housing, food service/dining, data centers/mission critical, retail, financial, self-storage, government/municipality, and LEED facilities. We have an in-house Architectural Finishes & Specialty Fabrication Division that ships/installs nationally. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager at our Ft Lauderdale office.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple retail and grocery construction projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Review contracts, project documents, and construction plans to ensure project compliance and execution requirements are clearly understood.
• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Prepare, negotiate, and award subcontract agreements.
• Review and develop subcontractor scopes of work to ensure complete project coverage.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and project stakeholders throughout all phases of construction.
• Lead project meetings, prepare meeting agendas and minutes, and communicate project updates to clients and internal teams.
• Review, prepare, and manage change orders.
• Track and manage RFIs, submittals, cost reports, project budgets, and overall financial performance.
• Support preconstruction and estimating efforts, including material take-offs and constructability reviews.
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, tenants, and key project stakeholders.
• Identify and proactively resolve project challenges to minimize risk and maintain project momentum.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Project Management experience managing commercial construction projects valued at $100K - $8M.
• Strong preference for candidates with retail and grocery construction experience, including ground-up, expansion, renovation, and occupied-space projects.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced environments.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects from conception through successful completion.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, project controls, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to perform material take-offs and review construction estimates.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client-facing skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
• Knowledge of the South Florida construction market preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred, but not required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Qualified candidates will be required to submit to a background screening upon acceptance of an offer.

Benefits

• Advancement opportunities
• Excellent salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) and 401(k).