Travel Project Manager - Mission Critical

BCCI•Kansas City, MO

23h

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 works with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work. The role oversees project planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, quality, safety, risk, cost control, change orders, client billing and collections, job-cost reviews, coordination, and closeout. It works with project superintendents, company departments, clients, subcontractors, vendors, architects, and public officials to execute construction contracts and meet project milestones and financial goals. Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. Founded in 1953, it operates from 16 offices across the United States and employs more than 1,500 construction professionals. Layton is part of the STO Building Group family of companies, which has more than 4,000 employees in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. Layton is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Minimum of four or more years of project management experience within data center construction.
Professional affiliation (e.g., AGC membership) and professional credentials (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE)).
Community service participation.

Responsibilities

Champions “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
Ensures “Constructing with Integrity” through honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
Assists in preparing project estimates and prepares project budgets and unit cost reports.
Leads the project team in preparing the project management plan (PMP).
Participates in value engineering services as appropriate.
Organizes and conducts pre-award and pre-construction meetings.
Participates in negotiating and preparing project subcontracts.
Participates in obtaining permits and resolving regulatory requirements as necessary.
Prepares project schedules and develops milestones with the project superintendent.
Obtains plans and specifications and determines their completeness and consistency.
Assists business development personnel as requested.
Plans successful execution of the construction contract.
Manages project materials and equipment procurement within budget constraints and in accordance with the delivery schedule.
Develops and monitors project quality, safety, and risk management plans.
Monitors project site cost, safety, quality, and schedule performance with the project superintendent.
Evaluates the schedule as necessary to meet milestones and financial goals.
Negotiates owner and subcontractor change orders and manages their cost and profit impact.
Develops monthly client pay requests and follows up on collection.
Controls payment of job costs through document review and approval; coordinates payments and lien releases with the job cost accountant.
Participates in monthly job-cost reviews to declare project status.
Attends and documents owner and other coordination meetings.
Coordinates project closeout, including as-built drawings, closeout documentation, and letters of substantial completion and recommendation.
Provides project cost information to Estimating for its estimating database.
Directs organization and preparation of project documents for storage.
Participates in PM training.
Works with company departments to ensure policies and procedures are followed and corporate objectives are achieved.
Maintains relationships with vendors, owners, architects, community and state officials, and the general public using tact.