JR158 Project Manager

Rycon Construction; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rycon Construction in Fort Lauderdale, FL, seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple retail and grocery construction projects, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and top-quality results.

You will review contracts, develop schedules in Microsoft Project, manage subcontractors and stakeholders, lead meetings, and monitor budgets and change orders. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Rycon offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience on commercial construction projects.
• Retail/grocery site experience including ground-up, expansion, renovation or occupied-space work preferred.
• Experience leading multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced environments.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and MS Office.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple retail and grocery construction projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time delivery, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Review contracts, project documents, and construction plans for compliance and execution.
• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Prepare, negotiate, and award subcontract agreements.
• Review and develop subcontractor scopes of work for complete project coverage.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and stakeholders through all phases.
• Lead project meetings, prepare agendas/minutes, and communicate updates to clients and internal teams.
• Review, prepare, and manage change orders.
• Track and manage RFIs, submittals, cost reports, 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 stakeholders.
• Identify and proactively resolve project challenges to minimize risk and maintain momentum.

Skills

Project Management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Client-facing

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

RyconConstruction 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,Ryconspecializes in new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. From large-scale developments to small, fast-track interior fit-outs,Ryconis equipped to deliver a comprehensive range of services across all project types.Rycon’sportfolio 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

What you will do:

• 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.

What you will need to be successful:

• 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.

AtRyconConstruction, 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.Ryconoffers advancement opportunities along with an excellent salary and benefits package thatincludes,medical, dental, vision, ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) and 401(k). Qualified candidates willbe requiredtosubmit toa background screening upon acceptance of an offer.

RyconConstruction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.