Summary
The Assistant Project Manager assists in the planning, management, and execution of work for assigned construction projects. They will be required to lead tasks include the ability to manage the project’s quality standards, owner expectations, and overall subcontractor management. The mastery of all Project Engineering tasks shall be assumed. He/She should have a cursory understanding of both the financial management and the subsequent reporting for a construction project. He/She will need to assess and respond to their customer’s needs while cultivating a relationship. He/She may be assigned one or more projects at a time.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists with the overall planning, management, and execution of the construction project from inception to closeout.
- Assists the Project Manager and Superintendent in preparing the Project Management Plan (PMP) and its implementation within the project.
- Organizes and conducts pre-construction planning meetings.
- Participates in value engineering services as appropriate during preconstruction.
- Obtains and reviews plans and specifications and determines their completeness and consistency including the ability to obtain permits and resolving other regulatory requirements as necessary.
- Manages project materials and equipment procurement within the project budget constraints and consistent with the project delivery schedule.
- Ability to negotiate owner and subcontractor change orders, and manages the resulting cost and profit impact.
- Leads/delegates the Project Engineering tasks when applicable and able to mentor.
- Controls the payment of job costs based on document review and approval and coordinates with the job cost accountant for payments and lien releases. Participates in monthly job cost reviews to declare project status.
- Coordinates all final close out procedures for the project including as-built drawing, punch lists, final billing, occupancy permit, owner acceptance, project manuals, warranty letters, subcontractor close out, letter of substantial completion, and letter of recommendation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a commensurate field of study pertaining to the construction industry.
- Minimum of two or more years of commercial construction experience.
The full salary range for this position is $115,000 to $123,000. This position is eligible for a target bonus.
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 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 & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt, Time Away Benefits, 8 Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
EEO Statement: Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
About UsLayton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States, employing more than 1,500 construction professionals who serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential.
Founded on the core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, Layton has built a reputation for excellence in complex project delivery while maintaining strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide.
The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field
- Minimum of two or more years of commercial construction experience
- Mastery of Project Engineering tasks
- Ability to manage project quality standards and subcontractor management
- Cursory understanding of financial management and project reporting
- Ability to obtain permits and resolve regulatory requirements
- Ability to negotiate owner and subcontractor change orders
- Ability to coordinate final project closeout procedures (as-builts, punch lists, permits, final billing)
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