Travel Project Manager - Mission Critical

Layton Construction Company•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The 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 maximizes project profitability while promoting Layton’s objectives and goals, achieving quality and safety standards, and meeting owner expectations. The Project Manager champions “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers, and upholds “Constructing with Integrity” through honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work. The role plans and manages project delivery from estimating and pre-construction through execution, financial oversight, and closeout. It works closely with the project superintendent, project team, company departments, owners, subcontractors, vendors, architects, and other stakeholders to meet project milestones and financial goals, maintain quality and safety, and deliver the construction contract successfully.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
In-depth knowledge of commercial construction processes.
Understanding of estimating concepts sufficient to verify bids, understand market rates, and process change orders.
Understanding of contractual language and concepts, including protecting the company while providing quality client service.
Working knowledge of construction laws and practices.
Understanding of building codes and other design requirements as needed for projects.
Ability to read and understand plans, blueprints, and specifications.
High ethical standards regarding organizational policies.
Effective interpersonal communication, including sensitivity and discernment; ability to work as a team member toward organizational and customer goals.
Skilled in making verbal presentations; demonstrates poise and mastery of language.
Uses proper grammar and syntax when writing.
Ability to delegate and use subordinates effectively.
Ability to discern customer needs, determine which can reasonably be met, and follow through.
Professional demeanor in dress and speech and ability to make a positive impression on customers.
Strong negotiation skills.
Ability to analyze data and use analysis to solve problems.
Ability to manage processes to achieve challenging goals.
Self-starter who can work independently.
Ability to operate office equipment such as a computer, printer, phone, copier, and fax.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of project management experience in data center construction.
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 and participate in value engineering 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 the project schedule and develop milestones in coordination with the project superintendent.
Obtain plans and specifications and determine their completeness and consistency.
Assist business development personnel as requested.
Plan successful execution of the construction contract.
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.
Monitor project site cost, safety, quality, and schedule performance with the project superintendent.
Evaluate the schedule as necessary to meet milestones and financial goals.
Negotiate owner and subcontractor change orders and manage their cost and profit impact.
Develop monthly client pay 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.
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 its estimating database.
Direct organization and preparation of project documents for storage.
Participate in PM training.
Work with company departments to ensure policies and procedures are followed and corporate objectives are achieved.
Maintain relationships with vendors, owners, architects, community and state officials, and the general public.