Travel Civil Project Manager- Mission Critical

Layton Construction Company•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Civil Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, management, and execution of one or more assigned construction projects. The role maximizes project profitability while advancing Layton’s objectives and goals, meeting quality and safety standards, and fulfilling owner expectations. The Project Manager leads project teams through planning, procurement, construction, cost and schedule control, client coordination, and project closeout, while coordinating with internal departments and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
At least four years of project management experience within Civil Engineering.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
In-depth knowledge of commercial construction processes.
Understanding of estimating concepts sufficient to verify bids, understand market rates, and process change orders.
Understanding of contractual language and concepts, including protecting the company while providing quality client service.
Working knowledge of construction laws and practices.
Understanding of building codes and other design requirements to the extent necessary for the project.
Ability to read and understand plans, blueprints, and specifications.
High ethical standards regarding organizational policies.
Effective interpersonal communication, teamwork, verbal presentation, writing, delegation, and customer-needs assessment skills.
Professional demeanor in dress and speech, strong negotiation skills, and ability to make a positive impression on customers.
Ability to analyze data to solve problems and manage processes to achieve challenging goals.
Self-starter who can work independently and use subordinates effectively.
Ability to operate office equipment, including a computer, printer, phone, copier, and fax.

Nice To Haves

Professional affiliation, such as AGC membership.
Professional credentials, such as Professional Engineer (PE).
Community service participation.

Responsibilities

Champion “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
Deliver “Constructing with Integrity” through honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
Assist in preparing project estimates and prepare project budgets and unit cost reports.
Lead the project team in preparing the project management plan and participate in value engineering as appropriate.
Organize and conduct pre-award and pre-construction meetings.
Participate in negotiating and preparing project subcontracts.
Participate in obtaining permits and resolving regulatory requirements as necessary.
Prepare the project schedule and develop milestones with the project superintendent.
Obtain plans and specifications and assess their completeness and consistency.
Assist business development personnel as requested.
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.
Monitor site cost, safety, quality, and schedule performance with the project superintendent, and evaluate schedules as needed to meet milestones and financial goals.
Negotiate owner and subcontractor change orders and manage their cost and profit impact.
Develop monthly client pay requests and follow up on collection.
Control payment of job costs through document review and approval, and coordinate 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 and closeout letters and documentation.
Provide project cost information to Estimating for its estimating database.
Direct organization and preparation of project documents for storage.
Participate in Project Manager training.
Coordinate with company departments to carry out company policies and procedures and achieve corporate objectives.
Maintain professional relationships with vendors, owners, architects, community and state officials, and the general public.