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Project Assistant - Mission Critical
Layton Construction
A national commercial construction firm delivering complex projects since 1953.
Administrative support for construction projects, managing docs, contracts, and coordination.
10d 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
cost estimating
contract administration
bid management
change orders
document control
shop scheduling
Ensures timely responses from subcontractors for contract paperwork.
Champions “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
Assists in estimate and buyout of projects.
Instructs project team in organized filing system and assures its proper use.
May administer contracts and purchase orders as assigned by leadership.
Assists in bidding and in developing scope of work for trade contractors.
Ensures that “Constructing with Integrity” is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
Prepares agendas and other preconstruction meeting documents.
Maintains logs reflecting the status of shop drawings, requests for clarification, change requests, and proposal requests.
Assists in establishing OCIP or CCIP program per contract requirements. Maintains required documents for program.
Discusses and coordinates personal and project goals, important issues, and objectives.
Drafts, transmits, and files correspondence.
Distributes change requests and follows up for pricing changes.
Prepares and issues change orders to subcontractors and owners for extra work performed on the project.
Records and/or transcribes minutes at the preconstruction meeting.
Assembles, compiles, and/or prepares the following documents to ensure efficient and complete documentation for construction projects: contracts, purchase orders, owner pay requests, project insurances, bonds, Notices of Commencement, legal documents required for project start/completion, warranties, owners’ operations and maintenance manuals, and as-built drawing for closeout; monitors and enforces legal and insurance compliance with respect to all required construction paperwork, including paperwork required in-house.
Works with the Superintendent establishing dates for receiving shop drawings and milestones necessary to complete the project on time. Follows up for review and approval for shop drawings, samples, material lists, etc.
Coordinates with project managers to increase understanding of projects and to improve the quality of the project paperwork.
Creates and maintains project checklist.
What you bring
ms office
high school
2+ years
construction admin
multitasking
communication
Has a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and is able to create basic documents and spreadsheets using each application.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Types a minimum of 50 wpm.
Has excellent organization skills; develops systems that provide access to information with the ability to retrieve and deliver required information effectively.
Has the ability to perform essential duties and responsibilities efficiently, accurately, and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation, and without posing a threat of harm to self or others.
Is a team player; works well with other people; takes time to help co-workers, customers, and others achieve their goals and assignments.
Previous experience working in an administrative role in a construction company preferred.
Knowledge of basic work methods, techniques and systems used by Layton Construction preferred.
Has the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; can establish priorities and an effective course of action.
One to two years post high school administrative assistant training preferred.
Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Has at least 2 years’ experience in secretarial or administrative work.
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