Travel Senior Project Manager - Mission Critical

Layton Construction•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager leads individual construction projects of larger size or greater complexity and may supervise other Project Managers, holding them accountable for performance and project completion in accordance with Contract Documents and Owner expectations. The role provides guidance to project teams and may serve as their leader. It champions Layton’s principles of predictable outcomes and integrity, including honesty, unity, safety, and quality, and collaborates with a Senior Superintendent through Layton’s “Two in the Box” approach to support project delivery and client relationships. The position oversees project planning and execution, including estimates, budgets, contracts, schedules, procurement, regulatory requirements, costs, profits, safety, quality, and closeout. It regularly visits project sites and coordinates with project team members, owners, subcontractors, accountants, and other stakeholders. The role also participates in warranty walkthroughs and maintains owner relationships after completion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
Minimum of eight years of project management experience in Mission Critical construction projects.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects.
Ability to work effectively as a team member and delegate to achieve organizational and customer goals.
Skill in verbal and written presentations and communications.
Understanding of estimating concepts sufficient to verify bids, understand market rates, and process change orders.
Understanding of contractual language and concepts, how to protect the company while providing quality client service, and working knowledge of construction laws and practices.
Understanding of building codes, design requirements, plans, blueprints, and specifications.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to resolve issues with coworkers, owners, and subcontractors.
Excellent negotiation skills and at least one year of experience negotiating contracts.
Integrity and adherence to ethical standards, conduct, and organizational policies in job-related activities.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of eight years of project management experience in Mission Critical construction projects.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects.
Ability to work effectively as a team member and delegate to achieve organizational and customer goals.
Skill in verbal and written presentations and communications.
Understanding of estimating concepts sufficient to verify bids, understand market rates, and process change orders.
Understanding of contractual language and concepts, construction laws, and practices.
Understanding of building codes, design requirements, plans, blueprints, and specifications.
Excellent communication and problem-resolution skills with coworkers, owners, and subcontractors.
Excellent negotiation skills and at least one year of experience negotiating contracts.

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 Senior Superintendent through the “Two in the Box” approach to support successful delivery and strengthen client relationships.
Supervise Project Teams and provide advice on project management techniques, plan specifications, company culture, and procedures.
Manage projected costs and profits for assigned projects.
Assist in preparing project estimates and participate in negotiating prime contracts and preparing project budgets.
Lead the project team in preparing the Project Management Plan (PMP).
Participate in value engineering services as appropriate.
Organize and hold pre-construction planning and pre-mobilization meetings.
Participate in negotiating project subcontracts, obtaining permits, and resolving regulatory requirements.
Prepare project schedules and milestones in coordination with the Project Superintendent.
Obtain and review Contract Documents and assess their completeness and consistency.
Plan execution of the construction contract.
Manage materials and equipment procurement within the project budget and delivery schedule.
Visit project sites and monitor quantities, costs, safety, quality, and schedule performance with the Project Superintendent and Project Manager.
Negotiate owner and subcontractor change orders and manage their cost and profit impact.
Control payment of job costs through document review and approval, coordinating payments and lien releases with the job cost accountant.
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.
Conduct post-completion project reviews and provide information to Estimating and Marketing for their database.
Participate in the project’s 11-month warranty walkthrough with the owner and maintain owner relationships.