Preconstruction Manager- Mission Critical
Layton Construction
Lead estimating, budgeting, and business development for mission‑critical construction projects.
7 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Sandy, UT
Onsite
Company Size
1,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Interior Construction
Role
What you would be doing
estimating
budgeting
cost modeling
planning support
procurement
business development
- Monitor planning support processes to ensure efficient and effective use of resources.
- Monitor project budgeting and buy-out processes to ensure reliable information is available for estimates.
- Establish goals, procedures, systems, and tools used to accomplish sales/marketing tasks.
- Provide leadership for estimating and planning support personnel.
- Represent Abbott Construction in the community by attending appropriate industry events as approved by the Vice President.
- Oversee all sales activities, including identifying and pre-qualifying leads, working on procurement strategies, developing proposals, responding to RFQ’s, SOQ’s and RFP’s.
- Employee will work with the Executives, Estimating and Planning Support Personnel, and clients.
- Monitor productivity and cost control on specific projects.
- Assist in the evaluation, planning and execution of new scope of services and profit centers.
- Identify and procure profitable projects by overseeing all business development activities, including customer relationships, networking, performing public relations activities, maintaining client database, and executing the client matrices.
- Plan and implement training for estimators.
- Interface with marketing to ensure consideration of all relevant information, issues, and brand name recognition.
- Facilitate communication of cost history to ensure on-going evaluation of pricing information for better cost modeling and estimating.
- Commit the company in the project procurement process with respect to SBU projects.
- This position supervises Estimating activities and personnel and therefore takes on the successes and failures of the team.
- Attend project review meetings and facilitate solutions to budget problems as required.
What you bring
bs construction
construction experience
communication
organizational skills
construction knowledge
stress management
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
- Utilizes good judgment and remains efficient while under stress
- Knowledge of all aspects of the construction process
- Must have a strong work ethic, sense of urgency, organizational skills, task oriented
- Must be able to pass a drug test and background check
- Must be willing to travel if required
- Superior communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
- BS in Construction Management, Marketing and/or Communication or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Three to five years construction-related experience.
- Capable of communicating effectively in English both verbally and in writing
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Security clearance- must pass a drug test and background check.
Company
Overview
Founded in 1953
Company origins
The company was established in 1953, marking the beginning of its journey from local projects to national prominence.
$3.5B Revenue
Financial growth
Under David S. Layton's leadership since 2004, revenues grew significantly to over $3.5 billion.
40 States Expanded
Geographic reach
The company expanded its operations from the Mountain West to over 40 states across the U.S.
230 Active Projects
Project volume
The firm manages approximately 230 active projects at any given time.
2019 Merger
Strategic partnership
In 2019, the company merged with STO Building Group, scaling into a national powerhouse.
- Began with humble local projects and grew through disciplined, integrity-driven craftsmanship.
- Known for high-profile work—like university stadiums, cancer institutes, luxury resorts, sports venues and data centers.
- Excels in sectors including healthcare, distribution, hospitality, residential, sports, life sciences and manufacturing.
- Their execution often tackles build complexity head-on—such as curved theater spaces with thick walls to resist groundwater pressure.
- Continues family-led traditions while embracing innovation, award-winning safety, technical rigor, and a relationship-first approach.
- Safety First: The safety of our employees and others is our number one priority.
- Integrity: We act with honesty and adhere to the highest ethical standards.
- Commitment to Excellence: We are committed to providing the highest level of service to our clients, partners, and employees.
- Collaboration: We work as a team, fostering open communication and respect for everyone involved in our projects.
- Sustainability: We integrate sustainable practices into our projects to improve the environment and reduce waste.
- Continuous Improvement: We are dedicated to ongoing learning and innovation to improve the way we work.
Net-zero by 2050
Carbon Emissions Goal
The company aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, reflecting a commitment to significantly reducing its environmental footprint.
- Committed to sustainability and reducing environmental impact.
- Integrates sustainable building practices and has earned LEED certifications for many projects.
- Actively reduces energy consumption, water usage, and waste generation during construction.
- Collaborates with clients and partners to implement green technologies and solutions in construction.
- Fosters an inclusive and diverse workplace environment.
- Actively recruits from a variety of backgrounds and promotes representation across roles and levels.
- Offers mentorship and development programs to support underrepresented groups in the construction industry.
- Tracks gender statistics and other DEI metrics to monitor progress toward inclusivity goals.
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