Layton Construction Co Inc

Project Controls Manager

Layton Construction Co Inc$100K — $125K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in construction project controls or cost management.
  • Experience managing multiple projects or a project portfolio.
  • Expertise in cost forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
  • Working knowledge of GMP structures and contract financial terms.
  • Understanding of construction scheduling and its cost system integration.
  • Proficiency in project financial systems like CMIC and Procore.
  • Advanced skills in Excel and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial planning, cost control, and forecasting for projects.
  • Develop and monitor project budgets and cost reports.
  • Identify financial risks and mitigation strategies with project teams.
  • Support procurement planning and strategy coordination.
  • Integrate resource planning and cost-loaded schedules.
  • Manage change orders and cost-to-complete forecasts.
  • Establish standardized project controls processes and reporting.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
  • Life and disability insurance offerings.
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays.
  • Employee stock purchase plan and pet insurance.
  • Comprehensive employee assistance programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Project Controls & Financial Management Manager

The Project Controls & Financial Management Manager will provide strategic leadership and financial oversight across multiple projects within the project operations group. This role partners with project executives, project managers, and field leadership to drive financial performance, cost certainty, and data-driven decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

This position will focus on integrating cost management, forecasting, scheduling, and risk controls to ensure successful delivery of projects from concept through closeout.

General Responsibilities:
  • Lead financial planning, cost control, and forecasting across a portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment with company margin and performance targets.
  • Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, cash flow projections, and cost reports.
  • Partner with project teams to identify financial risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies at both project and portfolio levels.
  • Support GMP development, buyout strategy, and procurement planning in coordination with estimating and operations teams.
  • Oversee and integrate resource planning and cost-loaded schedules (Primavera P6 or similar).
  • Manage and perform on commitments, change orders, and cost-to-complete forecasts.
  • Establish and manage standardized project controls processes and reporting frameworks across multiple projects.
  • Manage & perform monthly financial reviews and executive reporting for project and portfolio performance.
  • Drive consistency in cost coding, financial tracking, and project analytics tools (CMIC, Procore, etc.).
  • Support development and implementation of risk management strategies, including financial exposure and contingency planning.
  • Lead collaboration with project managers, superintendents, clients, and stakeholders on financial performance and controls.
  • Provide oversight of schedule integration to ensure financial forecasts are aligned with project timelines.

Qualifications / Requirements:
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in construction project controls, cost management, or financial oversight within the vertical construction industry.
  • Strong experience managing multiple projects or a project portfolio.
  • Proven expertise in cost forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
  • Working knowledge of GMP structures, procurement strategies, and contract financial terms.
  • Understanding of construction scheduling (CPM) and integration with cost systems.
  • Proficiency with project financial systems (CMIC, Procore, Oracle, etc.).
  • Advanced skills in Excel and data analysis/reporting tools.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
  • Certifications such as CCP (AACE), PSP, or PMI-SP a plus.


Salary: $100K - $125K

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: 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] [Group Legal] [Pet Insurance] [Employee Assistance Program]

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

About Layton Construction Co Inc

Layton Construction Co., Inc. is a privately held construction company headquartered in Sandy, Utah. The company was founded in 1953 by Alan W. Layton. Layton Construction specializes in commercial, hospitality, healthcare, education, government, and multi-family construction. The company has completed projects in 47 states and employs over 1,000 people. Layton Construction has been recognized for its safety record and has received numerous awards for its work. The company is committed to sustainability and has completed several LEED certified projects. Layton Construction is a member of the Associated General Contractors of America and the Design-Build Institute of America.
Learn more about Layton Construction Co Inc
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
5 Year Trend
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Revenue
$1 billion
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