JR117 Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

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) and 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.  

Attention: All third-party agencies, headhunters and recruiters

Rycon Construction is not accepting candidate submission by unsolicited third parties to any company email address. All unsolicited candidates will be rejected, and Rycon Construction will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Rycon Construction will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third party candidates in an unsolicited manner.

Rycon Construction only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have a signed agreement in place. All contact with Rycon Construction from third parties must be through our Human Resources department. Outside recruiters are not to contact hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of Rycon’s Human Resources department by a third party will cancel any future business relationship between the third party and Rycon Construction.