Assistant Project Manager at Rural King in Mattoon, IL

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER Location : Location US-IL-Mattoon ID 2026-37382 Category Business Development, Real Estate, and Construction Type Regular Full-Time ABOUT US Rural King is America’s Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. With a wide array of necessities ranging from food and feed to farm and home products, Rural King serves over 150 locations across 17 states and is constantly expanding. Our annual sales exceed $2.5 Billion, and our heart beats in Mattoon, IL, home to our corporate office, distribution center, and flagship store.   One thing our customers appreciate is our unique shopping experience, complete with complimentary popcorn and coffee. It's just one way we show our appreciation for their support.   At Rural King, we value our associates and strive to create a positive, rewarding workplace. We offer growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a people-first environment where dedicated individuals come together to serve rural communities passionately. Join us, and you'll find not just a job but a chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.   How we reward you 401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2% Healthcare plans to support your needs Virtual doctor visits Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program 15% Associate Discount Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program Associate Assistance Program RK Cares Associate Hardship Program 24/7 Chaplaincy Services What You’ll Do The Assistant Project Manager assists with responsibilities including, but not solely limited to construction, remodeling, and miscellaneous CapEx projects for all projects assigned to their Project manager. The Assistant Project will focus on Submittals, RFI’s, Pay Request review and processing, and communications with subcontractors on the job site. • Assisting the Project Manager in all facets of the construction project from planning to closeout with industry best practices. • Communication with the design team of engineers/architects to answer RFI’s for bidding, permitting, and construction. • Assist in the tracking of project budgets, manage invitations to bid, and review proposals for a complete scope of work. • Assisting in the administration of subcontract agreements and ensuring timely payments are made. • Assist in the tracking of project schedules. • Grow and learn in the areas of constructability and value engineering techniques to provide the best value for projects. • Monitor, control, and track all the change management processes on managed projects. • Keep the Project Manager informed on all significant updates of the project, schedule progress, financial status, and relationships. • May be required to cross-train and perform other duties. ESSENTIAL QUALITIES FOR SUCCESS • 1+ years of broad commercial construction management experience with 1+ years of retail construction experience preferred. • Basic knowledge of construction, including reading plans, and preferably experience with Project Mates or Procore • Analytical skills include planning, organizing, directing, and controlling workflow and processes. • Ability to interact with the team in a fast-paced environment, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient. • Ability to work independently without supervision, supervision of construction superintendents and construction companies. • Strong work ethic, highly organized, results-driven, with great verbal and written communication skills. • Have a constant improvement mindset and expect a high level of excellence. • Flexibility with hours: the ability to work varied hours, days, nights, and weekends as business needs dictate. • Moderate level of computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office Suite, PM Software, and Scheduling software Physical Requirements  • Good visual acuity and ability to communicate effectively. • Ability to lift, push, and/or pull a minimum of 30 pounds • Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time. • Ability to travel to project sites throughout multiple states. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.   The pay range for this position is $54,000 - $66,000 annualized. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as relevant geographic location, education, certifications, experience, job level, shift, and organizational needs. To learn more about our benefits, review here https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:14539c15-191a-4b77-9c13-f6ccfce10094. OPTIONS Apply for this job onlineApply Share Email this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. 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