JR117 Assistant Project Manager

Rycon Construction; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

ESOP

401(k)

Job summary

Rycon Construction, an ESOP employee-owned firm, seeks an experienced Assistant Project Manager for its Special Projects Group in Pittsburgh. You will support the PM, read contracts, and craft scopes of work for trade packages while coordinating subcontracts and change orders.

Requirements include 2+ years in small-to-medium commercial construction, strong communication, and MS Project/Office proficiency. Knowledge of Procore or PlanGrid is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in commercial construction
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to direct complex projects from concept to operation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Office Suite; familiarity with Procore/PlanGrid/Bluebeam a plus
• Ability to create material take-offs
• Highly organized, motivated, and detail oriented

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in executing project goals
• Read documents and contracts
• Develop and write scopes of work for trade packages
• Write subcontracts and negotiate subawards
• Develop and maintain schedules using Microsoft Project
• Attend meetings and prepare minutes
• Review and prepare change orders
• Develop/track submittals, RFIs and cost reports
• Maintain owner relations

Skills

Communication

Contract reading

Schedule management

Takeoffs

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Procore

PlanGrid

Bluebeam

Job description

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 assistant project manager for our Special Projects Group at our Pittsburgh office.

What you will do:

• Support the Project Manager in the execution of the project goals
• Reading of documents and contracts.
• Develop and write comprehensive scopes of work for trade packages
• Writing Subcontracts.
• Negotiating and awarding subcontracts.
• 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.

What you will need to be successful:

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in construction of small to medium sized commercial construction projects.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must have the ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status.
• Strong Computer Skills Required – Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). Familiarity with Procore,PlanGrid,Bluebeam and owner facing platforms a plus.
• Ability to create material take-off’s.
• Should be highly organized, highly motivated and a detail directed problem solver.
• College degree preferred, but not required.

At Rycon Construction, Inc. we believe outstanding employees build the foundation necessary for excellence in business. It is with this belief that we are always looking for the best qualified and most talented employees to become part of our team.

Rycon offers advancement opportunities along with an excellent salary and benefits package that includes:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• 401(k)

Qualified candidates will be required to submit to a background screening upon acceptance of an offer.

Rycon Construction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.