A national commercial construction firm delivering complex projects since 1953.
Oversee mission-critical construction projects, managing cost, schedule, quality and relations.
5 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Phoenix, AZ
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
Description
estimating
contract negotiation
project scheduling
cost control
procurement
closeout management
Participates in the successful negotiation of all project subcontracts; in obtaining permits and resolving other regulatory requirements as necessary.
Holds post completion project review and provides Estimating & Marketing with information for their data base.
Organizes and holds pre-construction planning and pre-mob meetings.
Participates in value engineering services as appropriate.
Assists in the preparation of estimates for the project.
Participates in the project’s 11-month warranty walk-through with the owner and maintains owner’s relations.
Champions “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
Negotiates owner and subcontractor change orders and manages the resulting cost and profit impact.
Plans the successful execution of the construction contract.
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.
Actively participates in negotiating a project’s prime contract; prepares project budget.
Manages project materials and equipment procurement within the project budget and consistent with the project delivery schedule.
Supervises Project Teams, providing advice and counsel regarding project management techniques and adherence to plan specifications as well as company culture and procedure.
Obtains and reviews Contract Documents and determines their completeness and consistency.
Has integrity: maintains normal standards of ethics, conduct, and organizational policies in job-related activities. Delivers predicable outcomes to internal and external customers.
Leads the project team in preparing the Project Management Plan (PMP).
Is directly responsible for projected costs and profits for each assigned project.
Regularly visits the project site and monitors quantity, costs, safety, quality, and schedule performance with the Project Superintendent & Project Manager.
Prepares a project schedule and develops milestones necessary to successfully complete the project in concert with the Project Superintendent.
Ensures that “Constructing with Integrity” is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
Requirements
civil engineering
8+ years
mission critical
building codes
estimating
negotiation
Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to resolve problems and issues with co-workers, owners, and subcontractors.
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field, or the equivalent education and experience.
Has experience in demonstrating strong ability to manage complex projects.
Understands contractual language and concepts and how to protect the company while providing quality service to the client and has a working knowledge of construction laws and practices.
Understands estimating concepts to the level required to verify bids, understand market rates, and to process change orders, etc.
Effective working as a team member and knows how to delegate to other team members to achieve organizational and customer goals.
Excellent negotiation skills and at least one year experience in negotiating contracts.
Understands building codes and other design requirements as well as plans, blueprints, and specifications.
Excellent understanding and ability to apply building codes and other design requirements.
Minimum of eight years project management experience in Mission Critical construction projects.
Works well with Layton’s “Two in the Box” application working well with your counterpart (Senior Superintendent) to ensure successful project delivery and to strengthen client relationship.
Skilled at making verbal and written presentations and communications with others.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
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.
Culture + Values
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.
Environment + Sustainability
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.
Inclusion & Diversity
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.