Construction Project Manager - Distribution Centers

Layton Construction; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Layton Construction is seeking a Project Manager for national travel to oversee large-scale commercial and industrial construction projects. This role involves planning, budget control, and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle. Requirements include a bachelor's degree and significant experience in the construction industry.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in commercial construction preferred.
• Understanding of estimating concepts and building codes.
• Effective communication skills for presentations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects.
• Manage project materials and procurement within budget.
• Ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence on site.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Control

Quality Assurance

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

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Project Manager - National Travel (M-F on-site); Commercial & Industrial Projects.

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.

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Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and execution of assigned construction projects for the National Building Group, a leader in large-scale commercial and industrial construction, including distribution centers, tilt-up (tilt wall) buildings, core/shell structures, and concrete cast-in-place systems. This role oversees every phase of the project lifecycle—from preconstruction through closeout—with a focus on schedule adherence, budget control, and quality assurance.

This position is a traveling position. If you are not able to travel full-time/relocate, please apply for a position that will best suit your needs.

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.
• Works well with Layton’s “Two in the Box” application working well with your counterpart (Superintendent) to ensure successful project delivery and to strengthen client relationship.
• Assists in the preparation of estimates for the project and prepares project budget.
• Leads the project team in preparing the project management plan (PMP) and organizes and conducts pre-award and pre-construction meetings
• Participates in value engineering services as appropriate, negotiation and preparation of project subcontracts, and responsible for 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.
• Controls the contract documents and determines their completeness and consistency and plans the successful execution of the construction contract.
• Manages project materials and equipment procurement within the project’s budget and consistent with the project delivery schedule.
• Monitors the project site for quantity, cost, safety, quality, and schedule performance with the project Superintendent and develops and monitors project quality, safety, and risk management plans.
• Negotiates owner and subcontractor change orders and manages the resulting cost and profit impact.
• Develops the monthly client pay requests and follows up on collection.
• Controls the payment of job costs based on document review and approval. Coordinates with the job cost accountant for payments and lien releases and participates in monthly accounting and project reviews.
• Manages all final close out procedures for the project including as-built drawings, close out, letter of substantial completion, and letter of recommendation.
• Interacts with Estimating to provide project cost information for the estimating database.
• Manages client relationship and all meetings with client.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field, or the equivalent education and experience.
• Preferably at least 5 years experience working in commercial construction.
• 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.
• 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.

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: Layton Construction 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Construction

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