Traveling MEP Assistant Project Manager - Mission Critical

BCCI•De Soto, KS

About The Position

The MEP Assistant Project Manager assists in planning, managing, and executing assigned construction projects, which may include one or more projects at a time. The role helps manage 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 upholds “Constructing with Integrity” through honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work. It supports project estimating, budgeting, planning, scheduling, procurement, quality and safety management, cost control, owner and subcontractor coordination, and project closeout. The role regularly visits project sites and works with the project superintendent and other project personnel to support successful project delivery. 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. It serves markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential. Layton is part of STO Building Group, which has more than 4,000 employees across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or a related field.
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 finding relationships between data from different sources to formulate 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 a course of action for handling multiple tasks.
Ability to plan effective courses of action, allocate resources, assign personnel, and work efficiently in an organized manner.
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, including computers, printers, phones, copiers, and fax machines.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of relevant commercial construction experience.
Professional affiliations, such as AGC membership, and credentials, such as a PE license.
Community service participation.

Responsibilities

Champion “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
Work with honesty, unity, safety, and quality to deliver “Constructing with Integrity.”
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 billings to ensure collection according to contract terms and timing.
Maintain owner relations.
Obtain and review plans and specifications and determine their completeness and consistency.
Plan the successful execution of construction contracts.
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 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, and completion 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.