Assistant Project Manager — Nationwide Construction Projects

STO Building Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Paid time off

Job summary

Layton Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for on-site roles with nationwide relocation to project locations. The role supports planning, management, and execution of construction projects, ensuring quality, profitability, and owner satisfaction.

The candidate will train team members and contribute to pre-construction planning and cost management. The successful candidate will coordinate with owners, architects, and subcontractors, prepare schedules, manage payments, and

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills; express ideas clearly and effectively.
• Strong negotiation abilities for contracting and subcontracts.
• Ability to read plans and specifications accurately and follow building codes.
• Proven problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Team-oriented with ability to mentor and train junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Champion The Layton Way to deliver outcomes for teams and customers.
• Ensure integrity in all work through safety and quality focus.
• Assist in estimates, budgets, and cost reports.
• Organize pre-construction planning meetings.
• Negotiate subcontracts and manage schedule impacts.
• Contribute to project management plans and execution.
• Participate in value engineering as appropriate.
• Review plans and permits; assist with regulatory needs.
• Develop project schedules and milestones with the Project Superintendent.
• Prepare client pay requests and track billings to secure timely payments.
• Control costs and coordinate with cost/accounting for liens.
• Participate in monthly cost reviews to improve profitability.
• Manage procurement within budget and schedule constraints.
• Develop and monitor quality, safety, and risk plans.
• Coordinate change orders and impacts on schedule/cost/profit.
• Lead meetings and coordinate with Owner/Architect and subs.
• Close out procedures and final documentation."
• Maintain owner relationships and project documentation.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Blueprint Reading

Planning

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Equivalent Experience

Job description

Layton Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for on-site roles with nationwide relocation to project locations. The role supports planning, management, and execution of construction projects, ensuring quality, profitability, and owner satisfaction.

The candidate will train team members and contribute to pre-construction planning and cost management. The successful candidate will coordinate with owners, architects, and subcontractors, prepare schedules, manage payments, and