Travel Assistant Project Manager - Mission Critical

Layton Construction Company•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager assists in 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. The position champions “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes and upholding “Constructing with Integrity” through honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work. The Assistant Project Manager supports project estimating, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, subcontracting, permitting, and construction planning. The role monitors project quality, safety, risk, costs, and schedule performance with the Project Superintendent, manages owner and subcontractor changes, supports billing and payment processes, and coordinates project meetings and closeout. The position also supports profitability, project documentation, post-completion reviews, and other assigned duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a construction-related field.
At least 2 years of relevant experience in commercial construction (listed as preferred).
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.
Adherence to Layton’s standards of ethics, conduct, and organizational policies.
Strong problem-solving skills, including identifying relationships between data from different sources to formulate alternative solutions.
Ability to work well with others, assist coworkers and customers, use tact, and express empathy.
Ability to prioritize and plan effective courses of action for self and others, allocate resources, and assign personnel.
Efficient time management and strong organizational skills.
Professional demeanor and ability to make a good impression.
Ability to manage events to achieve goals.
Self-starter who works well without close supervision and has a record of achieving aggressive goals.
Ability to operate office equipment such as a computer, printer, phone, copier, and fax.

Nice To Haves

Professional affiliations (e.g., AGC membership) and credentials (e.g., PE).
Community service participation.

Responsibilities

Champion “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
Uphold “Constructing with Integrity” through honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
Assist in preparing project estimates, budgets, and unit cost reports.
Assist the project team in preparing the project management plan and participate in value engineering as appropriate.
Organize and conduct pre-construction planning meetings.
Participate in negotiating project subcontracts and obtaining permits and resolving regulatory requirements.
Prepare project schedules and develop milestones in coordination with the Project Superintendent.
Develop monthly client pay requests and follow up on collection of billings according to contract terms and timelines.
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 consistent with the 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 necessary to meet schedule milestones and financial goals.
Negotiate owner and subcontractor change orders and manage their cost and profit impacts.
Control payment of job costs through document review and approval, coordinating with the job cost accountant on payments and lien releases.
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 with information for its 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.