Traveling Assistant Project Manager - Mission Critical

About the role

The Assistant Project Manager assists in the planning, management, and execution of work for assigned construction projects. May be assigned one or more projects at a time, managing them to meet quality standards, owner expectations, and profitability. The role assesses and responds to customer needs, cultivates customer relationships, promotes Layton business philosophies, and assists in training project personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of project estimates.
• Prepares project budgets and unit cost reports.
• Assists the project team in preparing the project management plan.
• Participates in value engineering services as appropriate.
• Organizes and conducts pre-construction planning meetings.
• Participates in the successful negotiation of project subcontracts.
• Participates in obtaining permits and resolving regulatory requirements as necessary.
• Prepares a project schedule and develops milestones to complete the project in concert with the Project Superintendent.
• Develops monthly client pay requests and follows up on collections to ensure funds are collected per contract terms and timelines.
• Maintains owner relations.
• Obtains and reviews plans and specifications to determine completeness and consistency.
• Plans the successful execution of the construction contract.
• Manages project materials and equipment procurement within budget constraints and consistent with the delivery schedule.
• Develops and monitors project quality, safety, and risk management plans.
• Regularly visits the project site and monitors costs, safety, quality, and schedule performance with the project superintendent.
• Evaluates and modifies schedules and self-performed work procedures to meet milestones and financial goals.
• Negotiates owner and subcontractor change orders and manages resulting cost and profit impact.
• Controls payment of job costs based on document review and approval and coordinates with the job cost accountant for payments and lien releases.
• Participates in monthly job cost reviews to declare project status.
• Attends and documents owner and other coordination meetings.
• Coordinates all final close-out procedures for the project, including as-built drawings, punch lists, final billing, occupancy permits, owner acceptance, project manuals, warranty letters, subcontractor close-out, letters of substantial completion, and letters of recommendation.
• Participates in post-completion project reviews and provides Estimating with information for their database.
• Increases project profitability and promotes Layton objectives and goals.
• Directs the organization and preparation of all project documents for storage.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction-related field or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in commercial construction.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Excellent communication skills; expresses ideas clearly and effectively with proper grammar and syntax.
• Thorough knowledge of commercial construction processes.
• Understanding of construction laws and practices.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to correctly understand and apply building codes and other design requirements.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints.
• Maintains Layton standards of ethics, conduct, and organizational policies.
• Excels in problem-solving; finds relationships between data from different sources to formulate alternative solutions.
• Works well with others; takes time to help co-workers, customers, and others achieve their goals.
• Uses tact and expresses empathy.
• Establishes priorities and courses of action for handling multiple tasks.
• Plans effective courses of action for self and others; allocates resources and assigns personnel.
• Uses time efficiently and is well-organized.
• Presents a professional demeanor and makes a good impression on others.
• Manages events to achieve goals; works well without close supervision.
• Has a record of achieving aggressive goals.
• Operates office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, copiers, and fax machines.
• Professional affiliations (e.g., AGC member) and credentials (e.g., 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
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program