Traveling Assistant Project Manager - National Building Grou

Since this group operates nationally, this position will require relocation to the project site. The above-mentioned location does NOT reflect the location of the project. If you are not willing to relocate, please consider applying for a role that aligns more closely with your needs. Summary The Assistant Project Manager assists in the planning, management, and execution of work for assigned construction projects. May be assigned one or more projects at a time. Manages projects to meet quality standards, owner expectations, and profitability. Assesses and responds to customer needs and cultivates customer relationships. Promotes Layton business philosophies and assists in training project personnel. Duties * Champions "The Layton Way" by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers. * Ensures that "Constructing with Integrity" is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work. * Assists in the preparation of estimates, project budgets and unit cost reports. * Organizes and conducts pre-construction planning meetings. * Participates in the successful negotiation of project subcontracts. * Assists the project team in preparing the project management plan and planning the successful execution of the construction contract. * Participates in value engineering services as appropriate. * Obtains and reviews plans and specifications and determines their completeness and consistency. * Assists the project owner in obtaining permits and participates in resolving other regulatory requirements as necessary. * Assists in the preparation of project schedule and develops milestones necessary to successfully complete the project in concert with the Project Superintendent. Participates in project schedule updates as needed. * Develops the monthly client pay requests and follows up on the collection of billings to ensure funds are collected as per the contract terms and in a timely manner. * Controls the payment of job and subcontractor costs based on construction progress, 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 and increases project profitability and promotes Layton objectives and goals. * Manages project material and equipment procurement within the project budget constraints and consistent with the project delivery schedule. * Develops and monitors project quality, safety, and risk management plans. * Negotiates owner and subcontractor change orders and manages the resulting schedule, cost, and profit impacts. * Attends, directs as needed, and may take notes for project team meetings, including weekly Owner/Architect meetings and subcontractor and other coordination meetings. * 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. * Participates in the post completion project review and provides Preconstruction with information for their database. * Trains and mentors project and field engineers and other team members as needed. * Manages project engineers to assure project construction compliance through reviewing, submitting, and following up on submittals, Requests for Information, document revisions, and other documentation to avoid delays and additional risk to the project. *... For full info follow application link. 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 orig in, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.