Traveling Project Manager - National Building Group

Since this group operates nationally, this position requires full‑time travel, on‑site to the project location. The location listed does not reflect the project site. If you are not willing to travel, consider applying for a role that better matches your needs.

Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the 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 and 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” application) to ensure successful project delivery and strengthen client relationships.
• Assist in preparing estimates and project budgets.
• Lead the project team in creating the Project Management Plan (PMP) and conduct pre‑award and pre‑construction meetings.
• Participate in value engineering, negotiate and prepare subcontracts, obtain permits, and resolve regulatory requirements.
• Develop project schedules and milestones in concert with the superintendent.
• Control contract documents, ensure completeness and consistency, and plan successful contract execution.
• Manage procurement of materials and equipment within budget and schedule constraints.
• Monitor site quantity, cost, safety, quality, and schedule performance; develop and oversee quality, safety, and risk management plans.
• Negotiate owner and subcontractor change orders and manage cost and profit impacts.
• Prepare monthly client pay requests and follow up on collections.
• Control payment of job costs through document review and approval; coordinate with the job‑cost accountant for payments and lien releases; participate in monthly accounting and project reviews.
• Manage final close‑out procedures, including as‑built drawings, close‑out documentation, letters of substantial completion, and letters of recommendation.
• Provide project cost information to Estimating for the estimating database.
• Maintain client relationships and conduct all client meetings.
• 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, especially in light industrial and/or cold‑storage sectors.
• 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
• Pre‑tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
• Paid Time Off and 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 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 complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis and design constructability review to interior fit‑outs, new building construction, and infrastructure upgrades.