JR175 Assistant 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 delivers 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. The company has an in-house Architectural Finishes & Specialty Fabrication Division that ships and installs nationally. This position is based out of the Richmond, VA area, supporting the Washington DC office.

Responsibilities

• Reading of documents and contracts
• Writing subcontracts
• Negotiating and awarding subcontracts
• Reviewing/preparing subcontractors scope of work
• Develop and maintain schedules using Microsoft Project
• Attend meetings and prepare minutes
• Review/prepare change orders
• Develop/track submittals, RFI’s and cost reports
• Maintain owner relations

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience managing multiple retail commercial construction projects valued at $5 million and up
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status
• Computer skills: Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to create material take-offs
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Highly organized, highly motivated, and a detail-directed problem solver
• College degree preferred, but not required
• Background screening required upon acceptance of an offer

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) plan
• Advancement opportunities
• Excellent salary