Construction Manager/Project Executive

Layton Construction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer  

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Layton Construction in Phoenix seeks a Construction Manager/Project Executive to lead financial performance, schedule, and quality for major projects. You will mentor project managers and superintendents, serve as the executive contact for owners, and help grow the business.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of project management experience, a 4-year degree in construction, and a proven record delivering with integrity and client value.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in a construction-related major.
• Minimum 15 years of project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver predictable outcomes for internal and external teams and customers.
• Uphold The Layton Way: honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
• Oversee financial and overall project performance across portfolio.
• Acquire new work and maintain client relationships.
• Lead pre-construction efforts for potential and secured work.
• Own the success of customers and Layton’s relationship with them.
• Manage project margins and target the right customers while meeting expectations.
• Oversee cradle-to-grave project performance and be the main customer contact.
• Ensure clients have an enjoyable experience working with the team.
• Lead community service events and industry participation for growth.
• Develop and review project schedules; marshal resources to avert problems.
• Address difficult issues across construction, personnel, and project dynamics.
• Provide senior input for project schedules during acquisition and execution.

Skills

Motivate and develop people

Decision making under stress

Team leadership

Effective communication (oral & writt

Complex problem solving

Construction materials, methods, tools

Design techniques and tools

Education

B.S./B.A. in construction-related major

Tools

Project management

Job description

Summary

A Construction Manager/Project Executive is a senior leader accountable for the financial performance, schedule, and quality of one or more major projects. They mentor project managers and superintendents, handle high-stakes issues, and serve as the main executive contact for owners while supporting new business development.

Primary 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.
• Responsible for the financial and general project performance of all projects within their respective portfolio of projects.
• Responsible for acquiring new work and maintaining relations with existing and prospective clients.
• Lead pre-construction efforts for potential and secured work.
• Has total responsibility for the success of their customer and our success with that customer.
• The Project Executive is responsible for overseeing a certain amount of margin annually, and to ensure that we are a) going after the right type of customers, and b) meeting or exceeding those customers' expectations.
• Responsible for the customer and their projects, and our performance of those projects from cradle to grave. The customer knows they have a principal in charge they can count on, as do we.
• Ensure that our clients are taken care of and have an enjoyable experience working with our team.
• Lead community service events and participate in select industry events to help foster growth through continual education.
• Participate with development of and review of project schedules. Know how and when to pull in resources to avert problems.
• Looked upon to confront the difficult issues that may arise on a project between construction, personnel matters, and all things in between.
• Provide senior overview and input for project schedules during project acquisition efforts and execution of work.

Required Skills

• Desire to motivate, inspire, and develop people.
• Utilizes good judgment and remains efficient while under stress.
• Ability to work with and direct a team in alignment with our core values.
• Capable of communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in commercial construction.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a drug test and comply with our company vehicle safety program
• 4-year degree in a construction related major
• Minimum 15 years' project management experience

Benefits

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.