Travel Assistant Project Manager - Mission Critical

BCCI•Eagle Mountain, UT

23h

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager assists with planning, managing, and executing assigned construction projects, which may include one or more projects at a time. The role manages projects to meet quality standards, owner expectations, and profitability; responds to customer needs and cultivates customer relationships; promotes Layton business philosophies; and assists in training project personnel. This is a travel position focused on mission-critical projects, as indicated by the posting title.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a construction-related field.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of relevant experience in commercial construction.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Excellent communication skills, including expressing ideas clearly and effectively and using proper grammar and syntax.
Thorough knowledge of commercial construction processes.
Understanding of construction laws and practices.
Strong negotiation skills.
Ability to understand and correctly apply building codes and other design requirements.
Ability to read blueprints.
Ability to maintain Layton’s standards of ethics, conduct, and organizational policies.
Strong problem-solving ability, including identifying relationships among data from different sources and formulating alternative solutions.
Ability to work well with others and help coworkers, customers, and others achieve their goals and assignments.
Tact and empathy.
Ability to establish priorities and courses of action for handling multiple tasks.
Ability to plan effectively, allocate resources, assign personnel, use time efficiently, and stay organized.
Professional demeanor and ability to make a positive impression.
Ability to manage events to achieve goals, work independently, and achieve aggressive goals.
Ability to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, copiers, and fax machines.
Professional affiliations, such as AGC membership, and credentials, such as PE.
Community service participation.

Responsibilities

Champion “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
Promote “Constructing with Integrity” through honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
Assist in preparing project estimates.
Prepare project budgets and unit cost reports.
Assist the project team in preparing the project management plan.
Participate in value engineering services as appropriate.
Organize and conduct pre-construction planning meetings.
Participate in negotiating project subcontracts.
Participate in obtaining permits and resolving regulatory requirements as necessary.
Prepare project schedules and develop milestones in coordination with the Project Superintendent.
Develop monthly client pay requests and follow up on billings to ensure collection according to contract terms and timing.
Maintain owner relations.
Obtain and review plans and specifications, assessing their completeness and consistency.
Plan successful execution of the construction contract.
Manage project materials and equipment procurement within budget constraints and in line with the project delivery schedule.
Develop and monitor project quality, safety, and risk management plans.
Visit project sites regularly and monitor costs, safety, quality, and schedule performance with the Project Superintendent.
Evaluate and modify schedules and self-performed work procedures as needed to meet milestones and financial goals.
Negotiate owner and subcontractor change orders and manage their cost and profit impact.
Control payment of job costs through document review and approval, coordinating payments and lien releases with the job cost accountant.
Participate in monthly job cost reviews to report project status.
Attend and document owner and other coordination meetings.
Coordinate project closeout, including as-built drawings, punch lists, final billing, occupancy permits, owner acceptance, project manuals, warranty letters, subcontractor closeout, substantial completion letters, and recommendation letters.
Participate in post-completion project reviews and provide estimating information for the company database.
Increase project profitability and promote Layton objectives and goals.
Direct the organization and preparation of project documents for storage.
Perform other related duties as assigned.