Description
Headquartered in Salt Lake City and supported by 12 offices nationally, at
Layton we're builders and we're family! Through delivering predictable
outcomes, we've been inspiring confidence in our customers since 1953. We
know that behind every project are the highly skilled people making it happen
every day, which makes investing in hiring, developing, and retaining
the brightest minds a top priority. We want the opportunity to help you
achieve your career goals.
Joining Layton isn't just a new job, it's a career move that will
provide lasting success for you and your family!Summary
A Senior Project Manager is a Project Manager with the experience and
expertise to assume a leadership role in his/her operating unit in addition
to acting as Project Manager on individual projects of larger size or greater
complexity. May supervise other project managers, monitoring their
performance and project completion to ensure adherence plans and
specifications and to company and owner objectives. Also, gives guidance to
assigned Project Teams, acting as file leader for these Project Teams in
some instances.
Duties and Responsibilities
Supervisory
Supervises Project Teams, providing advice and counsel regarding project
management techniques and adherence to plan specifications as well as company
policy and procedure.
Supervises Project Engineers in the operating unit.
May directly supervise other Project Managers through all phases of
pre-construction, construction, and close-out.
Serves as next line of response, after the Project Manager, to owners and
trade contractors to resolve issues contract and/or construction issues.
Is directly responsible for projected costs and profits for each project under
him/her.
Individual Responsibilities
Pre-Construction
Assists in the preparation of estimates for the project.
Actively participates in negotiating a projects prime contract.
Prepares project budgets and unit cost reports.
Leads the project team in preparing the Project Management Plan.
Participates in value engineering services as appropriate.
Organizes and holds pre-construction planning meetings.
Participates in the successful negotiation of all project subcontracts.
Participates 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.
Maintains owner relations.
Obtains and reviews plans and specifications and determines their completeness
and consistency.
Performs other related duties as assigned or needed.
Construction
Plans the successful execution of the construction contract.
Manages project materials and equipment procurement within the projects budget
constraints and consistent with the project delivery schedule.
Develops and monitors project quality, safety, and risk management plans.
Regularly visits the project site and monitors costs, safety, quality,
and schedule performance with the Project Superintendent.
Evaluates and modifies as necessary, schedules and self-performed work
procedures to meet schedule milestones and financial goals.
Negotiates owner and subcontractor change orders and manages the resulting
cost and profit impact.
Develops the monthly client pay requests and follows up on the collection of
billings.
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.
Attends and documents owner 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.
Holds post completion pr ject review and provides Estimating with information
for their data base.
Maintains owner's relations.
Increases project profitability and promotes Company objectives and goals.
Participates in the project's 11-month warranty walk-through with the owner.
Directs organization and preparation of all project documents for storage.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years project management
experience.
Strong ability to manage complex projects
Ability to manage large scale projects, typically $50M or greater in value
Must be able to travel/relocate to Colorado Springs, CO for the entirety
of this project
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Good administrative skills
Excellent ability to resolve problems and issues with co-workers, owners,
and subordinates
In-depth knowledge of commercial construction processes
Working knowledge of construction laws and practices
Excellent negotiation skills and at least one year experience in negotiating
contracts.
Excellent understanding and ability to apply building codes and other design
requirements
Good blueprint reading skills
Excellent problem-solving ability
Has integrity: maintains normal standards of ethics, conduct, and
organizational policies in job-related activities.
Demonstrated ability to successfully function as a team leader
Ability to operate office equipment, such as computer, printer, phone,
copier, fax, etc.