Traveling Construction Project Coordinator

Abbott Construction; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer"s

Job summary

Layton Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Los Angeles to support planning, management, and execution of commercial construction projects. You will assist in PMP preparation, pre-construction planning, value engineering, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role involves coordinating materials, procurement, and cost control, negotiating change orders, mentoring Project Engineering tasks, and managing closeout activities. Travel outside California is required occasionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a commensurate field of study pertaining to the construction industry.
• Minimum of two or more years of commercial construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the overall planning, management, and execution of the construction project from inception to closeout.
• Assists the Project Manager and Superintendent in preparing the Project Management Plan (PMP) and its implementation within the project.
• Organizes and conducts pre-construction planning meetings.
• Participates in value engineering services as appropriate during preconstruction.
• Obtains and reviews plans and specifications and determines their completeness and consistency including the ability to obtain permits and resolving other regulatory requirements as necessary.
• Manages project materials and equipment procurement within the project budget constraints and consistent with the project delivery schedule.
• Ability to negotiate owner and subcontractor change orders, and manages the resulting cost and profit impact.
• Leads/delegates the Project Engineering tasks when applicable and able to mentor.
• Controls the payment of job costs based on document review and approval and coordinates with the job cost accountant for payments and lien releases.
• 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.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction-related field

Job description

Layton Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Los Angeles to support planning, management, and execution of commercial construction projects. You will assist in PMP preparation, pre-construction planning, value engineering, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role involves coordinating materials, procurement, and cost control, negotiating change orders, mentoring Project Engineering tasks, and managing closeout activities. Travel outside California is required occasionally.