Assistant Project Manager

About the Company RNGD is a rapidly scaling organization emerging as a nationally recognized leader in construction through our unique Renegade mindset focused on innovation, creativity, and culture. The team is made up of a highly engaged group of seasoned professionals and emerging leaders. We are creators who believe that what we build drives the growth of our cities and that to fulfill our mission, we must constantly challenge the old way of doing things. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, we thrive on building communities, building teams, building leaders, and growing the business throughout the Southeast region with offices in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama.

About the Role The Assistant Project Managercoordinates the overall management of the project and team, per the total scope of services as defined in each project’s contract documents, to meet the project's profit objectives.

Primary Responsibilities Create cost efficiencies through process improvement

Support and drive utilization of various RNGD initiatives and technologies

Management of owner billings, project schedule from startup through closeout, optimizing process to achieve targets in safety, budget, schedule, quality control, and raving fans

Develop a big picture understanding of the project through immersion into the documents

Execute action items to achieve stated objectives and KPI's, delegating where appropriate

Understand and enforce contracts

Effectively facilitate subcontractor startup meetings and coordinate between subcontractors for optimizedperformance

Uphold brand standards

Manage the client experience, employee experience, and subcontractor experience proactively

Continuously reinforce the core values and manifesto, leading by example

Lead quality control plan implementation and compliance

Active participant in industry associations

Focus in on the details and set the direction of the project

Ensure usage of enabling technologies and workflows

Proactively monitor financial performance of project

Analyze risk and take action to mitigate early

Reporting of progress on stated performance targets and KPI's

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

3+ years of experience in a construction firm

Exceptional relationship building, listening and communication skills

Ability to create and support team morale

Through knowledge of construction forecasting, cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and accounting principles

Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule

Ability to identify and resolve complex issues

Demonstrated understanding of building processes and systems

Core Competencies RNGD Values Alignment Exemplifies RNGD’s core values: Renegade Mentality

Sweep Floors

Build Together

Honor Promises

Financial Acumen

Demonstrates strong understanding of construction cost structures, forecasting, and project profitability.

Monitors project financial performance and proactively manages risks.

Project Execution and Organization

Takes a disciplined and structured approach to managing complex construction projects.

Effectively coordinates scheduling, subcontractor performance, and project documentation.

Leadership and Team Development

Builds strong project teams through mentorship, coaching, and accountability.

Supports a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

Communication and Relationship Management

Demonstrates exceptional listening, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Maintains strong partnerships with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Identifies complex project challenges and develops practical solutions.

Balances cost, schedule, quality, and risk when making project decisions.

Technology and Process Innovation

Supports implementation of new technologies and operational improvement initiatives.

Promotes adoption of digital tools and workflows that improve project performance.

RNGD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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