Travel Senior MEP Project Manager-Mission Critical

BCCI•Eagle Mountain, UT

About The Position

The Senior MEP Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, management, and execution of assigned construction projects, which may include one or more projects at a time. The role is accountable for maximizing project profitability, promoting Layton’s objectives and goals, achieving quality and safety standards, and meeting owner expectations. The position manages project planning, budgets, schedules, procurement, quality, safety, risk, costs, change orders, client pay requests, and project closeout. It works closely with project superintendents and other company departments, and maintains relationships with owners, vendors, architects, public officials, and the community. 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. The company delivers commercial construction projects across markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
Six or more years of project management experience within data center construction (preferred).
Valid driver’s license and good driving record (preferred).
In-depth knowledge of commercial construction processes (preferred).
Understanding of estimating concepts sufficient to verify bids, understand market rates, and process change orders (preferred).
Understanding of contractual language and concepts, including protecting the company while providing quality client service (preferred).
Working knowledge of construction laws and practices (preferred).
Understanding of building codes and other design requirements as needed for a project (preferred).
Ability to read and understand plans, blueprints, and specifications (preferred).
High standards of ethical conduct regarding organizational policies (preferred).
Effective interpersonal communication, teamwork, presentation, writing, delegation, customer-service, negotiation, and problem-solving skills (preferred).
Ability to manage processes toward challenging goals, work independently, and act as a self-starter (preferred).
Ability to operate office equipment such as a computer, printer, phone, copier, and fax machine (preferred).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing project estimates.
Prepare project budgets and unit cost reports.
Lead the project team in preparing the project management plan (PMP).
Participate in value engineering services 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 project schedules and develop milestones with the project superintendent.
Obtain plans and specifications and determine their completeness and consistency.
Assist business development personnel as requested.
Plan the successful execution of the construction contract.
Manage project materials and equipment procurement within budget and in line with the project delivery schedule.
Develop and monitor project quality, safety, and risk management plans.
Monitor project site cost, safety, quality, and schedule performance with the project superintendent.
Evaluate schedules as necessary to meet milestones and financial goals.
Negotiate owner and subcontractor change orders and manage their cost and profit impacts.
Develop monthly client pay requests and follow up on collection.
Control payment of job costs through document review and approval; 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, closeout documentation, and letters of substantial completion and recommendation.
Provide project cost information to Estimating for the estimating database.
Direct organization and preparation of project documents for storage.
Participate in project management training.
Work with company departments to ensure policies and procedures are followed and corporate objectives are achieved.
Maintain professional relationships with vendors, owners, architects, community and state officials, and the general public.