Project Engineer, Operations Manager

Job Description

The Project Engineer (PE) shall support the Project Manager (PM) and Superintendent (Supt) as required for them to meet their goals through all phases of a project.

• Responsible for managing the submittal process
• Responsible for managing the RFI process
• Responsible for managing the change order proposal process
• Provide research, backup support, legwork, data entry etc. as requested by the PM and Supt
• Complete budget revisions and modifications in Viewpoint as required throughout the job
• Assist to maintain a high level of safety in alignment with Abbott's core values
• Ability to combine knowledge of engineering methods, construction methods and human management skills
• Provide support for planning, scheduling and coordinating projects to meet deadlines
• Offer support to the estimating department by soliciting subcontractors for projects as well as managing and distributing plans
• Be the main point of contact for subcontractors as requested by the Project Manager
• If needed, act as a Project Manager when a Project Manager is unavailable

• Strong negotiation and leadership skills
• Understands accounting, financial statements, job cost, and cash flow

• Must be able to pass a drug test
• 4 year degree in a construction related major
• Motivated for a long term career in construction
• 2 years' project engineering experience

The full salary range for this position is $75,000 to $97,000. This position is eligible for a target bonus.

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: 2 Weeks for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt, Time Away Benefits, 8 Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States, employing more than 1,500 construction professionals who serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential.

Founded on the core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, Layton has built a reputation for excellence in complex project delivery while maintaining strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide.

The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization.

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