Senior Construction Manager - Mission Critical

Description

The Project Executive leads the delivery of predictable outcomes for internal teams, external partners, and customers while upholding Layton’s core values of integrity, safety, and quality. This role is accountable for the financial and overall performance of all projects within an assigned portfolio, from acquisition through completion, and for cultivating new business and maintaining client relationships. Additionally, the executive guides pre‑construction activities, manages project margins, and ensures an exceptional client experience.

• Champion “The Layton Way” to deliver predictable outcomes for internal, external teams and customers.
• Ensure “Constructing with Integrity” through honesty, unity, safety, and quality workmanship.
• Oversee financial performance and overall success of all projects within the assigned portfolio.
• Acquire new projects and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Lead pre‑construction planning and coordination for both potential and secured work.
• Serve as the principal point of contact, guaranteeing customer success from project inception to completion.
• Manage annual project margin goals, targeting appropriate customers and exceeding expectations.
• Facilitate client satisfaction by providing an enjoyable and professional experience.
• Organize community service initiatives and represent the company at industry events.
• Develop, review, and adjust project schedules, allocating resources to prevent problems.
• Resolve complex issues across construction, personnel, and related domains.
• Provide senior‑level input on schedules during acquisition and execution phases.
• Apply sound judgment and maintain efficiency under stressful conditions.
• Identify complex construction problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement solutions.
• Participate in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Take advantage of group legal services, employee stock purchase plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee assistance program.

Requirements

Success in this position requires the ability to motivate and develop teams, exercise sound judgment under pressure, and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. The executive must solve complex construction challenges, possess deep knowledge of commercial construction methods, materials, and design principles, and align team actions with the company’s core values. Required qualifications include a four‑year construction‑related degree, a minimum of fifteen years of project management experience, and compliance with company drug‑testing and vehicle safety policies.

• Motivate, inspire, and develop team members in line with core values.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Possess thorough knowledge of commercial construction materials, methods, tools, and design techniques.
• Hold a four‑year degree in a construction‑related field.
• Possess at least 15 years of project management experience.
• Pass required drug testing and adhere to the company vehicle safety program.

Benefits

Layton Construction provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, various insurance options (life, disability, critical illness, etc.), a 401(k) plan with employer match, and paid time off with holidays. Additional perks comprise flexible spending accounts, pre‑tax parking, employee stock purchase, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and an employee assistance program. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and evaluates all applicants without regard to protected characteristics.

• Receive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Access health savings account and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Obtain life, AD&D, long‑term and short‑term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Benefit from home and auto insurance, family support, and pre‑tax parking/public transportation.
• Enjoy paid time off (2 weeks for non‑exempt, 3 weeks for exempt) plus eight paid holidays.

Training + Development

Interview process

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