Rising Project Manager for Mission-Critical Construction

Layton Construction; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Layton Construction in Tulsa, OK, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to assist in planning, management, and execution of construction projects. You will help the project team meet quality, owner expectations, and profitability while cultivating client relationships.

The role supports budgeting, scheduling, procurement, risk management, and coordination with subcontractors and stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction related field or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in Commercial Construction.
• Has a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills by expressing ideas clearly and effectively. Uses proper grammar and syntax.
• Knows commercial construction processes thoroughly.
• Understands construction laws and practices.
• Has strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of estimates for the project.
• Prepares project budgets and unit cost reports.
• Assists the project team in preparing the project management plan.
• Participates in value engineering services as appropriate.
• Organizes and conducts pre-construction planning meetings.
• Participates in the successful negotiation of project subcontracts.
• Participates in 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.
• Develops the monthly client pay requests and follows up on the collection of billings to insure funds are collected as per the contract terms & time.
• Maintains owner relations.
• Obtains and reviews plans and specifications and determines their completeness and consistency.
• Plans the successful execution of the construction contract.
• Manages project materials and equipment procurement within the project budget constraints and consistent with the project delivery schedule.
• Develops and monitors project quality, safety, and risk management plans.
• Regularly visits the project site and monitors costs, safety, quality, and schedule performance with the project superintendent.
• Evaluates and modifies as necessary, schedules and self-performed work procedures to meet schedule milestones and financial goals.
• Negotiates owner and subcontractor change orders and manages the resulting cost and profit impact.
• Controls the payment of job costs based on document review and approval and coordinates with the job cost accountant for payments and lien releases. Participates in monthly job cost reviews to declare project status.
• Attends and documents owner and other coordination meetings.
• Coordinates all final close out procedures for the project including as-built drawing, punch lists, final billing, occupancy permit, owner acceptance, project manuals, warranty letters, subcontractor close out, letter of substantial completion, and letter of recommendation.
• Participates in the post completion project review and provides Estimating with information for their database.
• Increases project profitability and promotes Layton objectives and goals.
• Directs the organization and preparation of all project documents for storage.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Construction laws knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction

Job description

Layton Construction in Tulsa, OK, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to assist in planning, management, and execution of construction projects. You will help the project team meet quality, owner expectations, and profitability while cultivating client relationships.

The role supports budgeting, scheduling, procurement, risk management, and coordination with subcontractors and stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.