Assistant Project Manager

Come grow with us! We are One Rayonier, a team that works together to create value by maintaining a strong safety culture, challenging the status quo, giving back to our communities, being innovative, continuously learning and leading the way. After more than 90 years, Rayonier is still uncovering new ways to make lives better with our trees, our land, and - our most important resource - our people.

We strive to create an employee experience that makes you proud to be a part of the Rayonier team. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative environment where you can be who you are and valued for your unique talents and perspectives. Rayonier is big enough to offer you professional growth and development opportunities, yet small enough for you to know every coworker by name. Come join a team that empowers you to make a difference!

Join our dynamic team as an Assistant Project Manager and become an essential force driving the success of a diverse range of real estate development projects under the esteemed Port Gamble Master Plan. Take on this exciting opportunity to not only provide invaluable assistance but also potentially lead initiatives, showcasing your leadership skills and contributing to the project's triumph. Your role will involve facilitating due diligence, navigating entitlement processes, precise task tracking, efficient scheduling, and seamless communications. Embark on a rewarding journey where every task is a step towards shaping the future of Port Gamble's vibrant community.

Location: This position is based at our Poulbo, WA office and requires a minimum of three days per week onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday), with potential for local travel.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate the efforts of the team ensuring Project Managers and teams are organized and on schedule for required tasks to meet deadlines.

• Maintain project schedules including driving coordination with consultants and municipal officials.

• Track contractor and consultant contracts to ensure adherence to specified budgets and schedule.

• Track project expenditures independent from the company accounting department.

• Ensure proper coding of invoices and work with the accounting department to resolve issues as needed.

• Assist with developing project budgets and preparing managerial reports.

• Conduct research for projects as requested.

• Provide professional and clear communication.

• Represent Company in a positive and professional manner in community organizations and meetings.

• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain flexibility to help with special projects as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, associates degree or higher preferred.

• 3+ years of experience with project management: scheduling, tracking tasks, managing budgets, contracts, insurance requirements, and bonding.

• This is an in office position requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office. (Tue, Wed & Thur) and may require local travel.

• Ability to handle multiple projects, tasks, deadlines and work with a wide variety of constituents coordinating towards a common goal.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, be detail oriented, able to prioritize work and multi-task in a busy office, meet deadlines, be an excellent communicator (both verbal and written), and be capable of working independently with little direct supervision.

• Strong work ethic, show initiative (a self-starter), be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel experience, familiar with PowerPoint, and ready, willing to learn new or unfamiliar technology resources.

Pay & Benefits

Our pay range for this position is $56,300 to $84,500 based on knowledge and experience. This position is eligible to participate in our annual bonus plan.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, accident, disability, identity theft protection, and paid parental and caregiver leave. We also offer a health savings account, a dependent care spending account, and an employee assistance plan. We provide wellness reimbursements, home office reimbursements, employee discount programs, monthly vehicle allowance (for certain positions), annual health screenings, wellness incentives, wellness seminars, and financial counseling and planning tools.

Our 401(k) retirement savings plan includes up to 3.6% in company matching contributions (60% match on the first 6% of base and bonus deferrals) as well as a 3% enhanced retirement contribution that does not require an employee contribution.

We recognize the importance of work-life integration and offer flexible work schedules and hybrid work from home options (for most positions), along with a minimum of three weeks paid vacation, five paid personal days, 11 paid holidays and paid sick leave each year.

We provide a comprehensive employee development program which provides career planning tools and resources, job rotation and enrichment programs, mentoring programs, leadership development, training programs and an 80% tuition reimbursement.

Rayonier is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment that promotes diversity and is free from discrimination. In order to maintain a safe and productive work environment, Rayonier prohibits the use of alcohol and unlawful drugs during work hours or on Rayonier's premises. However, this role is not designated as safety sensitive under Washington law; therefore, Rayonier will not make hiring decisions for this role based on an applicant's off-duty use of cannabis and will not include testing for cannabis in pre-employment drug screening.