Project Manager - LSC

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) retirement plan with employer0

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Layton Construction is seeking a Project Manager to plan, monitor, and control project costs ensuring delivery within approved budgets. The role covers cost forecasting, budget control, financial reporting, and coordination with project, commercial, and procurement teams to identify risks and improve cost efficiency throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires managing CBS, tracking variances, reviewing subcontractor payments, and aligning cost data with project schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field.
• Minimum 5 years construction management experience.
• Minimum 2 years estimating or cost controls in construction.
• Proven cost management for large-scale projects (residential, commercial, industrial, or infrastructure).
• Solid understanding of construction documents and interfaces.
• Knowledge of cost control, budgeting, and estimating.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and Procore; advanced Excel and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and control project costs to meet budgets.
• Forecast costs, manage CBS, and implement cost control procedures.
• Prepare periodic cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and earned value analyses.
• Review subcontractor payments and progress claims.
• Coordinate with planning/scheduling teams to align cost data with schedules.
• Track commitments, expenditures, and variations/change orders.
• Identify cost risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Support contract administration, including claims analysis and change management.
• Participate in value engineering and cost optimization initiatives.
• Ensure accurate cost records for audits and project closeout.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Estimating

Analytical thinking

Reporting

Stakeholder coordination

Project cost management

Strong communication

Risk identification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

Advanced Excel

Job description

Project Manager

Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, monitoring, and controlling project costs to ensure construction projects are delivered within approved budgets. The role involves cost forecasting, budget control, financial reporting, and coordination with project, commercial, and procurement teams to identify risks and improve cost efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.

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.
• Helps track and maintain the project budget, cost breakdown structure (CBS), and cost control procedures.
• Monitor actual project costs against budgets and identify variances.
• Determine whether entitlement exists for a change.
• Prepare periodic cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and earned value analyses.
• Review and validate subcontractor payment applications and progress claims.
• Coordinate with planning/scheduling teams to align cost data with project schedules.
• Track commitments, expenditures, and variations/change orders.
• Analyze cost trends and recommend corrective actions to prevent cost overruns.
• Support contract administration, including claims analysis and change management.
• Participate in value engineering and cost optimization initiatives.
• Ensure accurate cost records and documentation for audits and project close-out.
• Provide cost advice to project management and senior leadership.
• Assist in the preparation of final accounts and project financial closeout.
• Assist in developing budgets for conceptual and schematic changes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of construction management experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in estimating or cost controls within the construction industry.
• Proven experience in managing costs for large‑scale construction projects (residential, commercial, industrial, or infrastructure).
• Strong understanding of all construction documents and how they interface.
• Strong knowledge of cost control principles, budgeting, and estimating.
• Proficiency in cost control and project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Procore).
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and reporting abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge and use of CMiC preferred but not required.

Benefits

• 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

Benefits

• 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 isan equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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.

Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States, employing more than 1,500 construction professionals who serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi‑unit residential. Founded on the core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, Layton has built a reputation for excellence in complex project delivery while maintaining strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide.

The STO Building Group family of companies-Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen- includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit‑outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

EEO Statement: Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.