On-Site Assistant Project Manager - Relocation Required

Layton Construction; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer m

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Pre-tax Parking/Public Transportation

Job summary

Layton Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, management, and execution of ground-up commercial projects. The role may involve handling multiple projects, ensuring quality, owner satisfaction, and profitability, and building strong customer relationships.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in construction management (or equivalent) and 3+ years of relevant experience, with strong communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience on ground-up commercial projects, preferably light industrial/cold storage.
• Excellent communication skills; strong negotiation abilities.
• Understands construction laws, codes, and blueprints; applies them correctly.
• Upholds Layton ethics and policies; maintains professional conduct.
• Strong problem-solving ability; can synthesize data from multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Champions The Layton Way by delivering predictable outcomes for teams and customers.
• Ensures integrity, safety, and quality of work.
• Assists in preparing estimates, budgets, and unit-cost reports.
• Organizes pre-construction planning meetings.
• Participates in subcontract negotiations.
• Assists in project management planning and execution of construction contracts.
• Participates in value engineering as appropriate.
• Reviews plans and specs for completeness and consistency.
• Assists owner with permits and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares project schedules and milestones with the Project Superintendent.
• Develops monthly client pay requests and follows up on billings.
• Controls payments to subcontractors and coordinates with cost accountant.
• Participates in monthly job-cost reviews and profitability coaching.
• Manages procurement within budget and schedule constraints.
• Develops and monitors quality, safety, and risk plans.
• Negotiates owner and subcontractor change orders and impacts.
• Attends and notes project team meetings and coordination sessions.
• Coordinates close-out procedures and final documentation.
• Mentors project and field engineers as needed.
• Manages submittals, RFIs, and document revisions to avoid delays.
• Updates software for collaboration and document management.
• Maintains owner relationships.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Problem Solving

Planning

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Layton Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, management, and execution of ground-up commercial projects. The role may involve handling multiple projects, ensuring quality, owner satisfaction, and profitability, and building strong customer relationships.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in construction management (or equivalent) and 3+ years of relevant experience, with strong communication and negotiation skills.