JR061 Project Manager

Rycon Construction, Inc. is an employee-owned company (ESOP) that provides construction management, general contracting, and design-build services nationwide. Rycon is an ENR Top 400 Contractor, ENR Top 100 Green Contractor, and is celebrating our 35th anniversary this year (2024). We have nine offices, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Charlotte, Cleveland, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Houston, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC., and specialize in new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. Rycon's portfolio consists of projects and developments in health care, educational (K-12 & higher ed), industrial/warehouse, commercial, multi-unit residential, retail, financial, food service/dining, governmental, hospitality, cannabis, self-storage, and LEED facilities. We excel in preconstruction planning, MEP expertise, with experienced project team members focused on the multiple markets we serve. We also have an in-house Architectural Woodwork & Specialty Fabrication Division that ships/installs nationally. 

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager at Charlotte office. 

What you can expect to do:  

Reading of documents and contracts. 

Manage multiple projects. 

Writing subcontracts. 

Negotiating and awarding subcontracts. 

Reviewing/preparing subcontractors scope of work. 

Develop and maintain schedules using Microsoft Project. 

Attend meetings and prepare minutes. 

Assist in estimating process. 

Review/prepare change orders. 

Develop/track submittals, RFI’s and cost reports. 

Maintain owner relations. 

Resolve issues with win-win solutions and collaboration. 

Display natural leadership skills and assure that project responsibilities are carried out promptly and accurately. 

Travel as needed for projects. 

Lead by example, display honesty, integrity, and good judgment while maintaining high standards. 

What you will need to be successful:  

Minimum of five (5) + years’ experience in managing projects valued at $20MM and higher. 

College degree in a construction/engineering field preferred, but not required. 

Knowledge of the local construction market is preferred. 

Have a proven track record of successfully leading Multifamily or wood framed projects. 

Excellent communication skills. 

Must have the ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status. 

Computer Skills Required – Procore, Scheduling software (P6 preferred), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) 

Ability to read and interpret blueprints. 

Marketing and presentation skills. 

Should be highly organized, highly motivated and a detail directed problem solver. 

Have an advanced knowledge of the design-build construction process including preconstruction, major system evaluations, estimating, scheduling, cost control, design and client management. 

Proven team player and have a strong background of leading project efforts, from programming through turnover with contract values from $20MM-$100MM+ 

Bring strong local relationships with subcontractors, consultants, clients and municipalities. (Preferred) 

Bi-lingual is a plus. 

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.