Travel Project Manager - Mission Critical
Layton Construction · Cedar Rapids, IA · 2 wk ago
Project ManagementFull-time
About the role
The Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, management, and execution of work for assigned construction projects. May be assigned responsibility for one or more projects at a time. Maximizes project profitability and promotes Layton objectives and goals. Achieves quality and safety standards and meets owner expectations.
Responsibilities
- Aids in the preparation of estimates for the project.
- Prepares project budgets and unit cost reports.
- Leads the project team in preparing the project management plan (PMP).
- Participates in value engineering services as appropriate.
- Organizes and conducts pre-award and pre-construction meetings.
- Participates in the negotiation and preparation of project subcontracts.
- Participates in obtaining permits and resolving other regulatory requirements as necessary.
- Prepares a project schedule and develops milestones necessary to successfully complete the project in concert with the project superintendent.
- Assists business development personnel as requested.
- Manages project materials and equipment procurement within the project's budget constraints and consistent with the project delivery schedule.
- Develops and monitors project quality, safety, and risk management plans.
- Maintains the project site for cost, safety, quality, and schedule performance with the project superintendent.
- Evaluates the schedule as necessary to meet milestones and financial goals.
- Negotiates owner and subcontractor change orders and manages the resulting cost and profit impact.
- Develops the monthly client pay requests and follows up on collection.
- Controls the payment of job costs based on document review and approval.
- Coordinates with the job cost accountant for payments and lien releases.
- Attends and documents owner and other coordination meetings.
- Coordinates all final close out procedures for the project including as-built drawings, close out, letter of substantial completion, and letter of recommendation.
- Interacts with Estimating to provide project cost information for the estimating database.
- Directs organization and preparation of all project documents for storage.
- Participates in PM training.
- Interacts with all company departments to ensure company policy and procedures are carried out and corporate objectives achieved.
- Uses tact to maintain relationships with vendors, owners, architects, community and state officials and the general public.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field, or the equivalent education and experience.
- Minimum of four or more years project management experience within Data Center Construction.
- A valid driver's license and a good driving record.
- An in-depth knowledge of commercial construction processes.
- A working knowledge of construction laws and practices.
- A working knowledge of building codes and other design requirements to the extent necessary for the project.
- High standards of ethical conduct regarding organizational policies.
- Effective interpersonal communication skills such as sensitivity and discernment.
- Skill at making verbal presentations.
- Poise and mastery of language.
- Knowledge of proper grammar and syntax when writing.
- Ability to delegate and use subordinates effectively.
- Ability to discern customer needs and determine which needs can reasonably be met, then follow through.
- Professional demeanor in dress and speech.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Ability to analyze data and use the analysis to solve problems.
- Ability to manage processes to achieve challenging goals.
- Self-starter.
- Works independently.
- Proficiency in operating office equipment, such as computer, printer, phone, copier, fax, etc.
- Professional affiliation (e.g., AGC member) and professional credentials (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE)) preferred.
- Community service participation preferred.
Skills
- Effective working as a team member to achieve organizational and customer goals.
- Skilled at making verbal presentations.
- Demonstrates poise and mastery of language.
- Uses proper grammar and syntax when writing.
- Knows how to delegate.
- Uses subordinates effectively.
- Discerns customer needs.
- Analyzes data and uses the analysis to solve problems.
- Manages processes to achieve challenging goals.
- Is a self-starter.
- Works independently.
- Operates office equipment proficiently.
- Has professional affiliation and credentials.
- Participates in community service.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Home & Auto Insurance
- Family Support
- Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
- Paid time off
- Time Away Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Group Legal
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Identity Theft Protection
- Group Legal
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
Pay
Details of pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Details of the schedule are not specified in the job posting.