Travel Senior MEP Project Manager-Mission Critical

Duties And Responsibilities

• Aids in the preparation of project estimates.
• Prepares project budgets and unit cost reports.
• Leads the project team in preparing the project management plan (PMP).
• Participates in value engineering services as needed.
• 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.
• Obtains plans and specifications and ensures their completeness and consistency.
• Assists business development personnel as requested.
• Manages the successful execution of the construction contract.
• Manages project materials and equipment procurement within budget constraints and in line with the project delivery schedule.
• Develops and monitors project quality, safety, and risk management plans.
• Maintains oversight of 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.
• 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 combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of six or more years project management experience within Data Center Construction.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial construction processes.
• Understanding of estimating concepts to verify bids, understand market rates, and process change orders, etc.
• Knowledge of contractual language and concepts to protect the company while providing quality service to the client.
• Working knowledge of construction laws and practices.
• Understanding of building codes and other design requirements relevant to the project.
• Ability to read and understand plans, blueprints, and specifications.
• High standards of ethical conduct regarding organizational policies.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills, including sensitivity and discernment.
• Ability to work as a team member to achieve organizational and customer goals.
• Skilled at making verbal presentations.
• Poise and mastery of language, including proper grammar and syntax when writing.
• Ability to delegate and use subordinates effectively.
• Ability to discern customer needs and determine which can be reasonably met, then follow through.
• Professional demeanor in dress and speech, making a positive impression on customers.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze data and use analysis to solve problems.
• Management skills to manage processes to achieve challenging goals.
• Self-starter, works independently, and knows how to operate office equipment.
• Professional affiliation (e.g., AGC member) and professional credentials (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE)) preferred.
• Community service participation preferred.

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

About Us

Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States, employing more than 1,500 construction professionals who serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential. Founded on the core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, Layton has built a reputation for excellence in complex project delivery while maintaining strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide. The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.