Travel Construction Manager - Mission Critical

Abbott Construction • Kansas City, MO

8h

About The Position

The Travel Construction Manager is responsible for the financial and overall performance of a portfolio of projects, as well as acquiring new work and maintaining relationships with current and prospective clients. The role leads pre-construction efforts for potential and secured work and is accountable for customer relationships and project performance from acquisition through completion. It provides senior oversight and input on project schedules, identifies when resources are needed to prevent problems, and addresses challenging project, personnel, and construction issues. The position also supports client satisfaction, community service events, and select industry events that promote continued education and business growth. The role is expected to champion Layton’s approach to predictable outcomes and uphold its values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in a construction-related major.
• At least 15 years of project management experience.
• Ability to pass a drug test and comply with the company vehicle safety program.
• Desire to motivate, inspire, and develop people.
• Good judgment and ability to remain efficient under stress.
• Ability to work with and direct a team in alignment with company core values.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify complex problems, review relevant information, evaluate options, and implement solutions.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used in commercial construction.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers in accordance with “The Layton Way.”
• Promote honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work in accordance with “Constructing with Integrity.”
• Manage the financial and overall performance of projects within the assigned portfolio.
• Acquire new work and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Lead pre-construction efforts for potential and secured work.
• Take responsibility for customer relationships and project success from acquisition through completion.
• Oversee annual project margin and pursue appropriate customers while meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
• Ensure clients receive attentive service and a positive experience working with the team.
• Lead community service events and participate in select industry events to foster growth through continued education.
• Participate in developing and reviewing project schedules, and identify when to bring in resources to avert problems.
• Address difficult issues arising in projects, including construction and personnel matters.
• Provide senior oversight and input on project schedules during project acquisition and execution.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Home and auto insurance
• Family support
• Pre-tax paid parking/public transportation
• Paid time off: two weeks for non-exempt employees and three weeks for exempt employees
• Time away benefits
• Eight paid holidays
• Group legal
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior