Traveling Project Manager - National Building Group

About the role

This position requires full-time travel to project locations nationwide. The listed location does not reflect the project location.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, procure, schedule, and execute assigned construction projects.
• Oversee one or more projects simultaneously to maximize profitability and align with company objectives.
• Deliver predictable outcomes that meet quality and safety standards and exceed owner expectations.
• Champion “The Layton Way” by ensuring predictable outcomes for internal teams, external partners, and customers.
• Uphold “Constructing with Integrity” by prioritizing honesty, unity, safety, and quality.
• Collaborate effectively under Layton’s “Two in the Box” model with the Superintendent to strengthen client relationships and ensure project success.
• Assist in preparing project estimates and develop project budgets.
• Lead the project team in creating the Project Management Plan (PMP) and organize pre-award and pre-construction meetings.
• Participate in value engineering, negotiate and prepare subcontracts, and obtain necessary permits and regulatory approvals.
• Develop project schedules, establish milestones, and monitor progress with the Superintendent.
• Control contract documents to ensure completeness and consistency, and plan successful contract execution.
• Manage project materials and equipment procurement within budget and schedule constraints.
• Monitor site performance for quantity, cost, safety, quality, and schedule in coordination with the Superintendent.
• Develop and monitor project quality, safety, and risk management plans.
• Negotiate owner and subcontractor change orders and manage cost and profit impacts.
• Prepare and submit monthly client pay requests and follow up on collections.
• Control job cost payments based on document review and approval.
• Coordinate with the job cost accountant for payments and lien releases, and participate in monthly accounting and project reviews.
• Manage final project closeout, including as-built drawings, closeout documentation, letters of substantial completion, and recommendations.
• Provide project cost information to Estimating for database updates.
• Maintain client relationships and conduct all client meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in ground-up commercial projects, with preference for light industrial and/or cold storage sectors.
• Understanding of estimating concepts sufficient to verify bids, assess market rates, and process change orders.
• Proficiency in contractual language and concepts to protect company interests while delivering quality service to clients.
• Working knowledge of construction laws, practices, building codes, design requirements, blueprints, and specifications.
• Strong teamwork and delegation skills to achieve organizational and customer goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Family Support and Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
• Paid Time Off, Time Away Benefits, and Paid Holidays
• Group Legal and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program