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Mission Critical Project Manager

Job in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina, 28601, USA
Listing for: Layton Construction Company
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-16
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The basic function of the Mission Critical Project Manager is to administer, direct and coordinate the functions of the field supervisory personnel and subcontractors of the operations division. The Project Manager is to make every effort to maximize profit and control cost to ensure stability and future growth within the division. The Project Manager is the primary interface between Ajax and the Architect, Engineer and Owner.

The Project Manager reports to and is directly accountable to the Operations Manager.

REQUIREMENTS
  • Education

    Required:

    Must have a bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering or related field.
    Preferred:
    Bachelor’s degree in construction management with field experience
  • Licensing / Registration / Certification
    Preferred:
    General Contractors License
  • Experience

    Required:

    3 or more years of construction management experience.
    Preferred: 5 or more years of construction management experience.

    Required:

    Experience working on mission critical / data center projects in a project manager capacity from conception to completion
  • Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
    Position requires an understanding of industry practices and trends and their impact on the corporation. Individual must have advanced interpersonal, communicative, and organizational skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Hire, terminate, and/or change the duties of assigned personnel, following established company policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Develop and implement normal operating procedures for overall project operations.
  • Approve material purchases and equipment rentals not covered in the estimate and not on hand or available.
  • Act as company representative in negotiations with the owners.
  • Approve the purchase of tools and supplies on jobsite.
  • Approve all contract agreements and cost of all outside repairs of equipment assigned to the site(s).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Review reports used by Ajax to keep top management accurately informed as to the effectiveness of the management of time, cost, quality and safety.
  • Oversee preparation of the project budget.
  • Oversee preparation of the project schedule.
  • Audit any activities and details associated with and needed for an efficient, profitable project from signing of the contract to conclusion of warranty period.
  • Being totally committed to active participation in the company’s Quality Improvement Plan.
  • Supervision of those reporting into them
  • Maintain good relations with Project Managers and Owners.
BENEFITS

The Company 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, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program

EEO STATEMENT

We are 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.

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