Project Assistant Jobs in Vineyard, UT (NOW HIRING)

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

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

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.

• 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.

• May supervise multiple project assistants.

• 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 construction management or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience as a Senior Project Manager, supervising project managers and other subordinates.

• At least 10 years' experience as a Project Manager.

• Experience in ground-up light industrial and/or cold storage projects ranging from $60M+.

• 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, 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 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.