Construction Manager- Mission Critical

Layton Careers•Kansas City, MO

11h

About The Position

This position supervises several project managers and is the leader for assigned project teams. With primary responsibility for a project group, the construction manager delegates work, monitors completion of delegated work, and guides supervisors and project managers in reaching personal and professional goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 10 years experience as a Project Manager.
Experience as a Senior Project Manager, supervising project managers and other subordinates.
Knowledge of budgeting and accounting practices.
Excellent leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage risk effectively.
Ability to train and develop subordinates for future job opportunities.
Ability to track and respond to market trends and to develop appropriate business strategies consistent with the assigned business unit’s strategic objectives.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent problem-solving ability.
Has integrity: maintains normal standards of ethics, conduct, and organizational policies in job-related activities.
Experience with Microsoft applications such as Outlook and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Professional affiliation (e.g., AGC or ASCE member) preferred.
Professional credential (e.g., PE license) preferred.
Community service affiliation preferred.
Knowledge of CMiC preferred.

Responsibilities

Champions “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
Ensures that “Constructing with Integrity” is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
Participates in the operating unit’s fiscal and strategic business planning. May participate in business unit strategic planning
Calculates project cost projections and ensures they are carried out according to business unit profit objectives.
Ensures company policies are carried out according to business unit objectives through project cost review, emphasizing quality, cost, safety, and owner and subcontractor relationships.
Monitors quality by meeting with project teams regarding 1) scheduling; 2) personnel, material, and equipment procurement; 3) job costs, etc.
May supervise multiple project assistants.
Monitors policy and procedure performance of all positions on the construction manager’s assigned projects and may provide advice and counsel to the field personnel on his/her assigned projects.
May functionally supervise other team positions including craft workers, assistant superintendents, and project engineers.
Interacts with all company departments to ensure company policy and procedures are carried out in the assigned business unit.
Maintains good relationships with vendors, owners, architects, community and state officials and the general public.
Other related duties as assigned.