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. Manages projects to meet quality standards, owner expectations, and profitability. Assesses and responds to customer needs and cultivates customer relationships. Promotes Layton business philosophies and assists in training project personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of estimates for the project.
• 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 other regulatory requirements as necessary.
• Prepares a project schedule and develops milestones necessary to successfully complete the project in concert with the Project Superintendent.
• Develops the monthly client pay requests and follows up on the collection of billings to ensure funds are collected as per the contract terms and time.
• Maintains owner relations.
• Obtains and reviews plans and specifications and determines their completeness and consistency.
• Plans the successful execution of the construction contract.
• Manages project materials and equipment procurement within the project budget constraints and consistent with the project 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, as necessary, schedules and self-performed work procedures to meet schedule milestones and financial goals.
• Negotiates owner and subcontractor change orders and manages the resulting cost and profit impact.
• Controls the 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 permit, owner acceptance, project manuals, warranty letters, subcontractor close-out, letter of substantial completion, and letter of recommendation.
• Participates in the post-completion project review 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction-related field or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in Commercial Construction.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Excellent communication skills by expressing ideas clearly and effectively; uses proper grammar and syntax.
• Thorough knowledge of commercial construction processes.
• Understanding of construction laws and practices.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Understands and applies building codes and other design requirements correctly.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Maintains the Layton standard of ethics, conduct, and organizational policies.

Skills

• 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 to achieve their goals and assignments.
• Uses tact and expresses empathy.
• Establishes priorities and a course of action for handling multiple tasks.
• Plans an effective course 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.
• Self-starter who works well without close supervision.
• Record of achieving aggressive goals.
• Proficient in operating office equipment such as computer, printer, phone, copier, fax, etc.

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

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 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.