Assistant Project Manager

Richard; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA option

PTO 15 days

7 Paid holidays

Annual bonus program

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Sabbatical after 10 years

Mentorship & training

Job summary

Richard is actively seeking an Assistant Project Manager to lead day-to-day project activities in Iron Mountain, MI. You will manage budgets, timelines and quality while coordinating with owners, subs and internal teams to deliver successful results.

The role requires strong legal and contract knowledge, field leadership, effective communication, and the ability to handle multiple priorities across hospital construction schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• 5-10 years’ experience with a hard-bid general contracting company.
• Understanding of construction materials, means, methods and building systems.
• Experience in healthcare and federal sector projects.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe and Bluebeam.
• Willingness to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts for hospital construction.
• Ability to pass a background check and a drug test.
• Desire to grow with mentor-driven company.

Responsibilities

• Supervise project start up, project completion, punch list identification and entire close-out process.
• Provide leadership for controls including costs, planning, scheduling, engineering, supervision and personnel management.
• Communicate and coordinate with all project team members to maintain schedule, safety, budget and quality control.
• Plan and organize quality processes such as work planning, pre-activity meetings, material management, incident reports and corrective actions.
• Write and comprehend RFIs, potential change orders, project schedules.
• Create 3-week look-aheads and other project documents.
• Clearly communicate to home office, Owner and Subcontractors.
• Write contracts, negotiate scope, terms and conditions, subcontractor and owner compliance.
• Manage owner contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Manage subs in hard-bid capacity understanding subcontractor relationships.
• Oversee subcontractor scope and enforce contracts.
• Manage schedules, SOVs, org charts, management plans, submittal review and approval for DIV 01–33.
• Oversee equipment, labor and materials mobilization including permits and 3rd party requirements.
• Run internal and owner project meetings - develop content, manage BIC, etc.
• Experience building P6 schedules with cost and resource loading.
• Manage sub and self-performance production, adjust craft staff as needed to expedite schedule.
• Manage P&L, change orders, KPIs, lead/lag measures and vendor pay apps.
• Manage T&Cs, stop work orders, VAAR, FAR, AIA and related clauses.
• Manage warranty, commissioning, CPARS, PPQ and client satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Bluebeam

P6 scheduling

Job description

Position: Assistant Project Manager

Department: Operations

Reports to: Program Manager

Location: Iron Mountain, MI

Employment Type & Shift: Full-time benefits eligible

Join Richard, Purpose Builders: Where Your Impact Matters

At Richard, we're not just another construction company – we're the catalyst for change in the industry. As one of the fastest-growing general contractors in the nation, we offer the excitement and innovation of a startup with the stability and expertise of an established firm. We're seeking visionaries who are ready to break free from the constraints of traditional construction and make a real impact.

Why Choose Richard?

• Culture-First Approach: People and innovation over bottom line
• Purpose-Driven Projects: Build structures that truly matter, from critical healthcare facilities to cutting-edge data centers
• Rapid Growth: Be part of a company doubling in size while maintaining quality
• Collaborative, Caring Culture: Clear communication and proactive problem-solving, while supporting your health, financial wellness, and career growth
• Direct Impact: Your ideas shape our projects and company direction
• Innovation Freedom: Be at the forefront of construction technology and sustainable practices

At Richard, you're not just a number – you're a crucial part of our mission to transform the construction industry. We're creating efficient, dynamic spaces that advance communities, sustainability, and well-being. With nearly 200 diverse contracts since 2016 and a passionate team across the nation, we offer the resources of a large firm with the agility and personal touch of a boutique operation.

Break free from corporate constraints. Join Richard, Purpose Builders, and be the architect of your career while shaping the future of construction. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your impact is visible.

Job Summary

As Assistant Project Manager, you will act as day-to-day project leader and provide overall management for assigned projects. You must be able to prioritize, act systematically, ask questions without hesitation, vet out assumptions, and ensure successful project completion and client satisfaction. You will be responsible for making decisions while appropriately weighing risk and reward and should be proactive in bringing resolutions to issues on time. Your primary focus will be to ensure that all projects are delivered within the established budget, timeline, and quality standards while adhering to all relevant federal regulations and guidelines. You will be accountable for managing project resources, coordinating with various stakeholders, and maintaining effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Supervise project start up, project completion, punch list identification and entire close-out process
• Provide leadership for multiple aspects of controls including costs, planning, scheduling, engineering, supervision and management of personnel
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with all project team members to maintain project schedule, safety, budget and quality control efforts
• Plan and organize quality processes such as work planning, pre-activity meetings, material management, incident reports and corrective actions
• Ability to write and comprehend RFIs, potential change orders, project schedules,
• 3-week look-aheads and other project documents
• Ability to clearly communicate to home office, Owner and Subcontractors
• Ability to write contracts, negotiate scope, negotiate terms and conditions, subcontractor compliance and owner compliance
• Have working knowledge of owner contract, subcontracts and purchase orders
• Ability to manage subs in a hard-bid capacity understanding subcontractor
• contract scope and holding subcontractors to their contracts
• Ability to manage schedules, SOVs, org charts, management plans, submittal review and approval for all DIV 01 – 33
• Oversee the management and mobilization of equipment, labor and materials to include permits and other 3rd party requirements
• Ability to run both internal project meetings as well as owner project meetings - develop content, manage BIC, etc.
• Experience building P6 schedules with cost and resource loading, and understanding of all schedule and production reports to owner and company management
• Manage sub and self-performance production with the capability of adding and removing craft staff, or modifying work plans to expedite schedule
• Manage P&L, change orders, key P\performance indicators, lead and lag measurements and vendor pay applications
• Manage T&Cs, stop work orders, VAAR, FAR, AIA and other related clauses
• Ability to manage warranty, commissioning, CPARS, PPQ and client satisfaction

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
• 5-10 years’ experience with a hard-bid general contracting company
• A thorough understanding of construction materials, means, methods and building systems
• Experience in federal sector projects
• Experience in healthcare projects
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office, Adobe and Bluebeam
• Excitement about working on any shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd, as hospital construction occurs at all hours
• Experience in Davis Bacon-Prevailing wage or Union required projects
• Ability to pass a background investigation and a drug test
• A desire to stay and grow with a company that will help mentor, train, and educate you

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs
• Arbitration and Mediation experience preferred
• OSHA and EM-385-1-1 management, CAPP management, Safety Reporting Systems Management
• Experience managing projects $20MM+

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• 15 days of paid time off (PTO)
• 7 paid holidays
• All new hires will be immediately eligible to participate in RICHARD’s Annual Bonus Program starting on your first day of employment.
• Company 401(k) matching contributions
• Parental leave policy
• Fully paid two-month sabbatical leave for employees who reach their 10-year anniversary with the company
• All employees immediately have access to mentorship, regular skills-based training, and leadership development programs

Richard is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees will receive equal employment opportunities without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.