Traveling Project Manager - National Building Group

About the Role

This position requires full‑time travel, on‑site to the project location. The listed location does not reflect the project location. Candidates unwilling to travel should consider other roles.

The Project Manager is responsible for overall planning, management, procurement, scheduling, and execution of work for assigned construction projects. May be assigned responsibility for one or more projects at a time. Maximizes project profitability, promotes Layton objectives and goals, achieves quality and safety standards, and exceeds owner expectations by delivering predictable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Champion “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
• Ensure “Constructing with Integrity” through honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
• Collaborate with the project superintendent (“Two in the Box”) to ensure successful project delivery and strengthen client relationships.
• Assist in the preparation of estimates and prepare the project budget.
• Lead the project team in preparing the Project Management Plan (PMP) and organize/conduct pre‑award and pre‑construction meetings.
• Participate in value‑engineering services, negotiate and prepare project subcontracts, obtain permits, and resolve regulatory requirements.
• Prepare a project schedule and develop milestones in concert with the superintendent.
• Control contract documents, ensure completeness and consistency, and plan successful execution of the construction contract.
• Manage project materials and equipment procurement within budget and schedule.
• Monitor the project site for quantity, cost, safety, quality, and schedule performance; develop and monitor quality, safety, and risk‑management plans.
• Negotiate owner and subcontractor change orders and manage the resulting cost and profit impact.
• Develop monthly client pay requests and follow up on collection.
• Control payment of job costs based on document review and approval.
• Coordinate with the job‑cost accountant for payments and lien releases; participate in monthly accounting and project reviews.
• Manage all final close‑out procedures, including as‑built drawings, close‑out documentation, letters of substantial completion, and letters of recommendation.
• Interact with Estimating to provide project cost information for the estimating database.
• Manage client relationships and all meetings with the client.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in ground‑up commercial projects, particularly in the light industrial and/or cold‑storage sector.
• Strong understanding of estimating concepts to verify bids, understand market rates, and process change orders.
• Knowledge of contractual language, construction laws, and practices to protect the company while delivering quality service.
• Familiarity with building codes, design requirements, plans, blueprints, and specifications.
• Effective teamwork and delegation skills to achieve organizational and customer goals.
• Skilled in verbal and written presentations and communications.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 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 Programs
• Pre‑tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
• Paid Time Off and Time Away Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Group Legal Services
• 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 with more than 1,500 construction professionals serving markets such as healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi‑unit residential. The STO Building Group family of companies—including 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—employs over 4,000 people in the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a full range of construction services from site selection and design constructability review to interior fit‑outs, new building construction, and infrastructure upgrades.