Project Manager - Healthcare Construction

Layton Construction Company•Savannah, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, management, procurement, scheduling, and execution of assigned construction projects, which may include one or more projects at a time. The role maximizes project profitability, advances Layton’s objectives and goals, achieves quality and safety standards, and exceeds owner expectations by delivering predictable outcomes. This is an on-site position based in Savannah, Georgia, supporting a current project expected to last more than three years. After completion, the candidate must be open to regional travel or relocation as future project assignments require. The Project Manager works closely with the project Superintendent and client, leading project planning and execution from estimating and preconstruction through closeout.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 5 years of experience in large-scale, ground-up healthcare construction.
Understanding of estimating concepts sufficient to verify bids, understand market rates, and process change orders.
Understanding of contractual language and concepts, including how to protect the company while providing quality client service.
Working knowledge of construction laws and practices.
Understanding of building codes, other design requirements, plans, blueprints, and specifications.
Ability to work effectively as a team member and delegate to achieve organizational and customer goals.
Skill in verbal and written presentations and communications.
Must be open to regional travel or relocation for future project assignments after the current project is completed.

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.
Work with the project Superintendent through Layton’s “Two in the Box” application to support successful project delivery and strengthen the client relationship.
Assist with project estimates and prepare project budgets.
Lead preparation of the project management plan and organize and conduct pre-award and pre-construction meetings.
Participate in value engineering, negotiate and prepare project subcontracts, obtain permits, and resolve regulatory requirements as needed.
Prepare the project schedule and develop milestones in coordination with the project Superintendent.
Control contract documents, assess their completeness and consistency, and plan execution of the construction contract.
Manage procurement of project materials and equipment within budget and in accordance with the delivery schedule.
Monitor project quantity, cost, safety, quality, and schedule performance with the project Superintendent; develop and monitor quality, safety, and risk management plans.
Negotiate owner and subcontractor change orders and manage their cost and profit impacts.
Prepare monthly client payment requests and follow up on collection.
Control payment of job costs based on document review and approval.
Coordinate payments and lien releases with the job cost accountant and participate in monthly accounting and project reviews.
Manage project closeout procedures, including as-built drawings and letters of substantial completion and recommendation.
Provide project cost information to Estimating for its estimating database.
Manage the client relationship and client meetings.
Perform other related duties as assigned.