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Project Assistant- Healthcare Construction

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site

Mid level

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 …

Skills: Document Control, Contract Administration, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint

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Project Assistant- Healthcare Construction

Govan Brown & Associates

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • high school
  • Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Posted 1d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Project Assistant manages construction documentation, including contracts, purchase orders, and insurance compliance, to ensure predictable project outcomes. They coordinate with superintendents and project managers to track shop drawings, process change orders, and maintain organized project logs.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of administrative experience with proficiency in Microsoft Office and a typing speed of 50 wpm. Previous experience in construction administration is preferred.

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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.
  • Assembles, compiles, and/or prepares the following documents to ensure efficient and complete documentation for construction projects: contracts, purchase orders, owner pay requests, project insurances, bonds, Notices of Commencement, legal documents required for project start/completion, warranties, owners’ operations and maintenance manuals, and as-built drawing for closeout; monitors and enforces legal and insurance compliance with respect to all required construction paperwork, including paperwork required in-house.
  • Ensures timely responses from subcontractors for contract paperwork.
  • Creates and maintains project checklist.
  • Works with the Superintendent establishing dates for receiving shop drawings and milestones necessary to complete the project on time. Follows up for review and approval for shop drawings, samples, material lists, etc.
  • Maintains logs reflecting the status of shop drawings, requests for clarification, change requests, and proposal requests.
  • Distributes change requests and follows up for pricing changes.
  • Instructs project team in organized filing system and assures its proper use.
  • Prepares agendas and other preconstruction meeting documents.
  • Records and/or transcribes minutes at the preconstruction meeting.
  • Prepares and issues change orders to subcontractors and owners for extra work performed on the project.
  • Assists in estimate and buyout of projects.
  • Coordinates with project managers to increase understanding of projects and to improve the quality of the project paperwork.
  • Discusses and coordinates personal and project goals, important issues, and objectives.
  • May administer contracts and purchase orders as assigned by leadership.
  • Assists in establishing OCIP or CCIP program per contract requirements. Maintains required documents for program.
  • Drafts, transmits, and files correspondence.
  • Assists in bidding and in developing scope of work for trade contractors.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications                              

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Types a minimum of 50 wpm.
  • Has at least 2 years’ experience in secretarial or administrative work.
  • Has a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and is able to create basic documents and spreadsheets using each application.
  • Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Has excellent organization skills; develops systems that provide access to information with the ability to retrieve and deliver required information effectively.
  • Has the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; can establish priorities and an effective course of action.
  • Has the ability to accomplish routine tasks.
  • Is a team player; works well with other people; takes time to help co-workers, customers, and others achieve their goals and assignments.
  • Has the ability to perform essential duties and responsibilities efficiently, accurately, and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation, and without posing a threat of harm to self or others.
  • Previous experience working in an administrative role in a construction company preferred.
  • Knowledge of basic work methods, techniques and systems used by Layton Construction preferred.
  • One to two years post high school administrative assistant training preferred.

 

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 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.

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Healthcare ConstructionGeneral ContractorProject DocumentationPurchase OrdersNotice of CommencementAs-built DrawingsShop DrawingsChange OrdersOCIPCCIPBuyoutScope of WorkConstruction AdministrationProject ChecklistLegal ComplianceInsurance Compliance

About Govan Brown & Associates

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Industry
Construction
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1994
Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario
LinkedIn followers
57,875

Govan Brown is a national construction firm headquartered in Toronto. Our expertise is in commercial interiors and core & shell construction. Since 1994, we’ve demonstrated excellence through our commitment to exceptional service, quality work and innovation. We provide an environment that engages our people, encourages strong work ethics, fosters growth and development, and supports the communities in which we work. With offices in Toronto, Kitchener, Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton, Govan Brown is fully equipped to provide construction services across Canada. The company was founded by Ralph Govan and John Brown; in 2003 Jon Taylor joined as the third partner. In Canada, Govan Brown has helped create an industry that is now recognized for its efficiency in the management of complex construction projects. The company has approximately 300 field and office staff and completes about $475 million a year in projects across the country. Govan Brown is recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies and one of Canada's Top 40 Contractors. For more information, visit us at GovanBrown.com PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS** We have become aware that scammers are impersonating Govan Brown recruiters. Please be cautious and review any communications that appear to be from Govan Brown for signs of phishing. Please do not complete any paperwork unless you have verified the identity of the Govan Brown employee making the request.

Offices: 108 Vine Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M6P 1V7, CA · 200-900 W Hastings St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1E5, CA · 1910-215 9th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 1K3, CA · 405-10171 Saskatchewan Dr NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 4R5, CA · 202 - 51 Breithaupt Street, Kitchener, Ontario N2H 5G5, CA

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About Govan Brown & Associates

LinkedInVisit site

We Build Differently.

Industry
Construction
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1994
Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario
LinkedIn followers
57,875

Govan Brown is a national construction firm headquartered in Toronto. Our expertise is in commercial interiors and core & shell construction. Since 1994, we’ve demonstrated excellence through our commitment to exceptional service, quality work and innovation. We provide an environment that engages our people, encourages strong work ethics, fosters growth and development, and supports the communities in which we work. With offices in Toronto, Kitchener, Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton, Govan Brown is fully equipped to provide construction services across Canada. The company was founded by Ralph Govan and John Brown; in 2003 Jon Taylor joined as the third partner. In Canada, Govan Brown has helped create an industry that is now recognized for its efficiency in the management of complex construction projects. The company has approximately 300 field and office staff and completes about $475 million a year in projects across the country. Govan Brown is recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies and one of Canada's Top 40 Contractors. For more information, visit us at GovanBrown.com PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS** We have become aware that scammers are impersonating Govan Brown recruiters. Please be cautious and review any communications that appear to be from Govan Brown for signs of phishing. Please do not complete any paperwork unless you have verified the identity of the Govan Brown employee making the request.

Offices: 108 Vine Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M6P 1V7, CA · 200-900 W Hastings St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1E5, CA · 1910-215 9th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 1K3, CA · 405-10171 Saskatchewan Dr NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 4R5, CA · 202 - 51 Breithaupt Street, Kitchener, Ontario N2H 5G5, CA

Commercial InteriorsConstructionand Core & ShellConstructionCommercial Real EstateRetail
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