JR158 Project Manager

Rycon Construction•Sunrise, FL

56d•Onsite

About The Position

Rycon Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager for their Ft Lauderdale office. This role involves managing multiple retail and grocery construction projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards. The Project Manager will be responsible for reviewing contracts, developing project schedules, preparing and negotiating subcontract agreements, and coordinating with various stakeholders throughout all phases of construction. The position also includes leading project meetings, managing change orders, tracking project finances, and supporting preconstruction efforts. Maintaining strong relationships with clients and proactively resolving project challenges are key aspects of this role.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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, submittmits, 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.