Travel Assistant Project Manager - Mission Critical

BCCI•Kansas City, MO

23h

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager assists with the planning, management, and execution of 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; assesses and responds to customer needs; cultivates customer relationships; promotes Layton business philosophies; and assists in training project personnel. The position supports project estimating, budgeting, planning, scheduling, procurement, cost control, safety, quality, risk management, contract administration, owner relations, and project closeout. It works with project teams and the Project Superintendent to plan and monitor construction execution and help achieve project milestones and financial goals. Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, with 16 offices across the United States and more than 1,500 construction professionals. The company serves markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential. Layton is part of the STO Building Group family of companies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a construction-related field.
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 and conduct and comply with organizational policies.
Problem-solving ability, including finding relationships between data from different sources to formulate alternative solutions.
Ability to work well with others and help co-workers, customers, and others achieve their goals and assignments.
Tact and empathy.
Ability to establish priorities and a course of action for handling multiple tasks.
Ability to plan effective courses of action, allocate resources, assign personnel, use time efficiently, and stay organized.
Professional demeanor and ability to make a good impression.
Ability to manage events to achieve goals, work as a self-starter without close supervision, and achieve aggressive goals.
Ability to operate office equipment such as a computer, printer, phone, copier, and fax.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (listed under preferred qualifications).

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of relevant experience in commercial construction.
Professional affiliations (for example, AGC membership) and credentials (for example, PE).
Community service participation.

Responsibilities

Champion “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
Deliver “Constructing with Integrity” by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality.
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 with the Project Superintendent.
Develop monthly client pay requests and follow up on collections to ensure funds are collected according to contract terms and timing.
Maintain owner relations.
Obtain and review plans and specifications and determine their completeness and consistency.
Plan successful execution of the construction contract.
Manage project materials and equipment procurement within budget constraints and in accordance with the project delivery schedule.
Develop and monitor project quality, safety, and risk management plans.
Visit the project site 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 schedule 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, letters of substantial completion, and letters of recommendation.
Participate in post-completion project reviews and provide estimating information for the estimating 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.