Travel Project Manager - Mission Critical

Layton Construction Company•Kansas City, KS

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 advancing 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 ensures “Constructing with Integrity” through honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work. The role leads project planning and delivery, including estimating support, budget and unit cost reporting, the project management plan, value engineering, pre-award and pre-construction meetings, subcontract negotiations, permitting and regulatory requirements, scheduling and milestone development, and review of plans and specifications. The Project Manager manages procurement within budget and schedule constraints and oversees quality, safety, risk, cost, and schedule performance in coordination with the project superintendent. The position also manages owner and subcontractor change orders and their financial impact; develops monthly client pay requests and follows up on collections; controls job-cost payments; participates in monthly job-cost reviews; and attends and documents owner and coordination meetings. The Project Manager coordinates project closeout, including as-built drawings and completion documentation, provides project cost information to Estimating, organizes project documents for storage, participates in PM training, and works across company departments to support policy, procedures, and corporate objectives. The role maintains professional relationships with vendors, owners, architects, government and community officials, and the public.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
Valid driver’s license and 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 and how to protect the company while providing quality service to clients.
Working knowledge of construction laws and practices.
Understanding of building codes and other design requirements to the extent necessary for the project.
Ability to read and understand plans, blueprints, and specifications.
High standards of ethical conduct regarding organizational policies.
Effective interpersonal communication skills, including sensitivity and discernment.
Ability to work effectively as a team member to achieve organizational and customer goals.
Skill 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 needs 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 within data center construction.
Professional affiliation, such as AGC membership, and professional credentials, such as Professional Engineer (PE).
Community service participation.

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.
Assist in preparing project estimates and prepare project budgets and unit cost reports.
Lead the project team in preparing the project management plan.
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 successful execution of the construction contract.
Manage procurement of project materials and equipment within budget constraints and in line with the 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 and adjust 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 declare project status.
Attend and document owner and other coordination meetings.
Coordinate project closeout, including as-built drawings, closeout documents, and letters of substantial completion and recommendation.
Provide project cost information to Estimating for its estimating database.
Direct the 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.