Successfully transfers all budget and design information to operational team until operation team is in control of execution of the work.
Converts the owner’s vision into a constructible design solution that aligns with the overall project scope, budget, and schedule.
Establish excellent working relationships with various partners, including upper management, owners, designers, vendors, government and trades.
Learn and fully understand the owner’s needs, goals and requirements for the project.
Record and control change management decisions with owners and trade partners.
Conduct technical and operational risk assessments and advising on any potential risks, opportunities, and potential hazards.
Strategically develops the external design team with emphasis on risk management and company qualifications.
This position operates at a senior level alongside other design management leads supporting the organization's government client relationships
Lead and encourage teams to reach or exceed their goals, while implementing and promoting the company’s policies, regulations and guidelines.
Responsible for mentoring, managing, and evaluating the Design Phase Team.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Estimating, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience).
Minimum of 7 years of related construction industry experience (general contracting, owners’ representative, design build firm, architecture firm, engineering firm, etc.)
Experience supporting industrial/cold-storage, mission critical, or other complex project portfolios is preferred.
Able to review and guide design; coordinate design efforts to keep project outcomes aligned with owner expectations
High-level knowledge of construction and design industries.
Strong innovative mindset.
Ability to interface between design and preconstruction to control cost
Very strong interpersonal skills — heavily client-facing
OTA (Other Transaction Authority) contract experience preferred
Must have strong organizational skills while managing multiple projects across different locations nationally
Able to travel as needed throughout the country.
Ability to make decisions and solve problems effectively especially when under pressure or when faced with unexpected changes, situations, or unforeseen delays.
Functions effectively in a diverse team setting.
Must demonstrate leadership at a senior level and the ability to develop a followership to influence change.
Adaptable to change based on collaborative feedback.
High degree of business acumen and decisiveness required.
Must work independently and with teams and possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
Strong presentation, public speaking, and facilitation skills.
Software Skills: MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/PPT), Google Drive/Workspace, Bluebeam, Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, Autodesk Forma
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 is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
