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 actual project location.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, procure, schedule, and execute assigned construction projects.
• Oversee one or more projects simultaneously, maximizing profitability and aligning with company objectives.
• Deliver predictable outcomes for internal teams, external partners, and customers while upholding "The Layton Way."
• Ensure projects meet quality and safety standards and exceed owner expectations.
• Collaborate with a counterpart superintendent under "Two in the Box" to strengthen client relationships and ensure successful project delivery.
• Assist in preparing project estimates and budgets.
• Lead the development of 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, milestones, and execution plans in coordination with the superintendent.
• Control contract documents, ensuring completeness and consistency, and manage project materials and equipment procurement within budget and schedule.
• Monitor site performance for quantity, cost, safety, quality, and schedule in partnership with the superintendent.
• Develop and monitor project quality, safety, and risk management plans.
• Negotiate owner and subcontractor change orders and manage associated 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, coordinating with the job cost accountant for payments and lien releases.
• Participate in monthly accounting and project reviews.
• Manage final project closeout procedures, including as-built drawings, closeout documentation, and letters of substantial completion and recommendation.
• Provide project cost information to the estimating team 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, particularly in light industrial and/or cold storage sectors.
• Understanding of estimating concepts to verify bids, assess market rates, and process change orders.
• Familiarity with contractual language, construction laws, and practices to protect company interests while delivering quality service.
• Working knowledge of building codes, design requirements, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and delegate tasks to achieve organizational and customer goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for presentations and stakeholder interactions.

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, long-term disability, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Home & auto insurance
• Family support benefits
• Pre-tax paid parking/public transportation
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Group legal and identity theft protection
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program