Junior Project Manager

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 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.

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.