Senior Project Manager

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Dallas, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Other
The Role
Leads complex mission-critical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. Supervises project teams, manages budgets, contracts, schedules, procurement, subcontractors, change orders, quality, safety, regulatory requirements, and owner relationships. Coordinates with superintendents, estimators, accountants, and trade partners to deliver projects profitably and according to contract requirements. Participates in estimating, value engineering, negotiations, project planning, site monitoring, warranty walkthroughs, and final project closeout.
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Summary

The Senior Project Manager has the experience and expertise to assume a leadership role on individual projects of larger size or greater complexity. May supervise other Project Managers, accountable for their performance and project completion to ensure adherence to Contract Documents and to exceed Owner expectations. Also, provide guidance to assigned Project Teams, acting as the leader for these Project Teams in some instances.

Duties

• Supervises Project Teams, providing advice and counsel regarding project management techniques and adherence to plan specifications as well as company culture and procedure.

• Is directly responsible for projected costs and profits for each assigned project.

• Assists in the preparation of estimates for the project.

• Actively participates in negotiating a project’s prime contract; prepares project budget.

• Leads the project team in preparing the Project Management Plan (PMP).

• Participates in value engineering services as appropriate.

• Organizes and holds pre-construction planning and pre-mob meetings.

• Participates in the successful negotiation of all project subcontracts; in obtaining permits and resolving other regulatory requirements as necessary.

• Prepares a project schedule and develops milestones necessary to successfully complete the project in concert with the Project Superintendent.

• Obtains and reviews Contract Documents and determines their completeness and consistency.

• Plans the successful execution of the construction contract.

• Manages project materials and equipment procurement within the project budget and consistent with the project delivery schedule.

• Regularly visits the project site and monitors quantity, costs, safety, quality, and schedule performance with the Project Superintendent & Project Manager.

• Negotiates owner and subcontractor change orders and manages the resulting cost and profit impact.

• Controls the payment of job costs based on document review and approval and coordinates with the job cost accountant for payments and lien releases. 

• 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.

• Holds post completion project review and provides Estimating & Marketing with information for their data base.

• Participates in the project’s 11-month warranty walk-through with the owner and maintains owner’s relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field, or the equivalent education and experience.

• Minimum of eight years project management experience in Mission Critical construction projects.

• Has experience in demonstrating strong ability to manage complex projects.

• Effective working as a team member and knows how to delegate to other team members to achieve organizational and customer goals.

• Skilled at making verbal and written presentations and communications with others.

• Understands estimating concepts to the level required to verify bids, understand market rates, and to process change orders, etc.

• Understands contractual language and concepts and how to protect the company while providing quality service to the client and has a working knowledge of construction laws and practices.

• Understands building codes and other design requirements as well as plans, blueprints, and specifications.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to resolve problems and issues with co-workers, owners, and subcontractors.

• Excellent negotiation skills and at least one year experience in negotiating contracts.

• Excellent understanding and ability to apply building codes and other design requirements. 

• Has integrity: maintains normal standards of ethics, conduct, and organizational policies in job-related activities. Delivers predicable outcomes to internal and external customers.

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, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

EEO Statement: Structure Tone Southwestis 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.


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About Us
Layton 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.

EEO Statement: Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.  

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
  • Minimum of eight years of project management experience in mission-critical construction projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex construction projects.
  • Ability to work effectively as a team member and delegate to team members.
  • Strong verbal, written, presentation, and communication skills.
  • Understanding of estimating concepts, market rates, bid verification, and change-order processing.
  • Working knowledge of contractual language, construction laws, and construction practices.
  • Understanding of building codes, design requirements, plans, blueprints, and specifications.
  • Ability to resolve issues with coworkers, owners, and subcontractors.
  • Excellent negotiation skills and at least one year of contract negotiation experience.
  • Integrity and adherence to ethical standards, company policies, and organizational procedures.
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The Company
290 Employees
Year Founded: 1994

What We Do

Govan Brown & Associates is a national Canadian construction firm headquartered in Toronto. It provides construction management and general contracting services, with expertise in commercial interiors, core-and-shell construction, tenant improvements, base-building work, and federal services. The company supports projects across Canada by coordinating design and engineering teams, subcontractors, schedules, budgets, quality controls, safety programs, and closeout activities throughout the construction lifecycle.

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