Construction Manager - National Building Group

Layton Construction; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A national construction firm is looking for a Project Executive to lead multiple project teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management, along with at least 10 years of experience as a Project Manager. Responsibilities include supervising project managers, ensuring project cost efficiency, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. The position includes competitive benefits such as medical insurance, 401(k) retirement, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or equivalent.
• At least 10 years’ experience as a Project Manager.
• Experience with largescale commercial/light industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervises several project managers and leads project teams.
• Calculates project cost projections and ensures they align with objectives.
• Maintains good relationships with vendors, owners, and the community.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Knowledge of budgeting and accounting practices

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

CMiC

Job description

Summary

This position supports projects nationwide and requires weekly travel to project site(s). The posting location may not reflect the assigned project location(s). If a traveling role isn’t the right fit, we encourage you to explore other opportunities that better match your preferences.

The Project Executive (Construction Manager) supervises several project managers and is the leader for assigned project teams. With primary responsibility for a project group, the Project Executive (Construction Manager) delegates work, monitors completion of delegated work, and guides supervisors and project managers in reaching personal and professional goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Participates in the operating unit’s fiscal and strategic business planning. May participate in business unit strategic planning
• Calculates project cost projections and ensures they are carried out according to business unit profit objectives.
• Ensures company policies are carried out according to business unit objectives through project cost review, emphasizing quality, cost, safety, and owner and subcontractor relationships.
• Monitors quality by meeting with project teams regarding 1) scheduling; 2) personnel, material, and equipment procurement; 3) job costs, etc.
• Monitors policy and procedure performance of all positions on the construction manager’s assigned projects and may provide advice and counsel to the field personnel on his/her assigned projects.
• May functionally supervise other team positions including craft workers, assistant superintendents, and project engineers.
• Interacts with all company departments to ensure company policy and procedures are carried out in the assigned business unit.
• Maintains good relationships with vendors, owners, architects, community and state officials and the general public.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 10 years’ experience as a Project Manager.
• Experience as a Senior Project Manager, supervising project managers and other subordinates.
• Experience with largescale ground‑up commercial and/or light industrial projects.
• Knowledge of budgeting and accounting practices.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage risk effectively.Ability to train and develop subordinates for future job opportunities.
• Ability to track and respond to market trends and to develop appropriate business strategies consistent with the assigned business unit’s strategic objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving ability.
• Has integrity: maintains normal standards of ethics, conduct, and organizational policies in job‑related activities.
• Experience with Microsoft applications such as Outlook and Excel.
• Professional affiliation (e.g., AGC or ASCE member) preferred.
• Professional credential (e.g., PE license) preferred.
• Community service affiliation preferred.
• Knowledge of CMiC preferred.

Benefits

Layton Construction 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.