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Project Manager

Ajax Building Company, LLC
Honolulu, HI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/26/2026

Summary
The Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, management, procurement, scheduling, and execution of work for assigned construction projects. May be assigned responsibility for one or more projects at a time.   Maximizes project profitability and promotes the Layton objectives and goals.   Achieves quality and safety standards and exceeds owner expectations by delivering predictable outcomes.

Duties
    Champions "The Layton Way" by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
    Ensures that "Constructing with Integrity" is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
    Works well with Layton's "Two in the Box" application working well with your counterpart (Superintendent) to ensure successful project delivery and to strengthen client relationship.
    Assists in the preparation of estimates for the project and prepares project budget.
    Leads the project team in preparing the project management plan (PMP) and organizes and conducts pre-award and pre-construction meetings
    Participates in value engineering services as appropriate, negotiation and preparation of project subcontracts, and responsible for obtaining permits and resolving other regulatory requirements as necessary.
    Prepares a project schedule and develops milestones necessary to successfully complete the project in concert with the project superintendent.
    Controls the contract documents and determines their completeness and consistency and plans the successful execution of the construction contract.
    Manages project materials and equipment procurement within the project's budget and consistent with the project delivery schedule.
    Monitors the project site for quantity, cost, safety, quality, and schedule performance with the project Superintendent and develops and monitors project quality, safety, and risk management plans.
    Negotiates owner and subcontractor change orders and manages the resulting cost and profit impact.
    Develops the monthly client pay requests and follows up on collection.
    Controls the payment of job costs based on document review and approval.  Coordinates with the job cost accountant for payments and lien releases and participates in monthly accounting and project reviews.
    Manages all final close out procedures for the project including as-built drawings, close out, letter of substantial completion, and letter of recommendation.
    Interacts with Estimating to provide project cost information for the estimating database.
    Manages client relationship and all meetings with client.
    Performs other related duties as assigned.


Qualifications 
    Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field, or the equivalent education and experience.
    Preferably at least 5 years experience working in commercial construction.
    Understands estimating concepts to the level required to verify bids, understand market rates, and to process change orders, etc.
    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 building codes and other design requirements as well as plans, blueprints, and specifications.
    Effective working as a team member and knows how to delegate to other team members to achieve organizational and customer goals.
    Skilled at making verbal and written presentations and communications with others.  

The full salary range for this position is $120,000  to $165,000. This position is eligible for a target bonus.

Benefits: Layton 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 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. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

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.  

Salary : $120,000 - $165,000

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