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STO Building Group

Project Assistant - Mission Critical

STO Building Group, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52404

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Location: Cedar Rapids, IA. Salary: $60,000.00–$75,000.00.

Responsibilities

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 documents to ensure efficient and complete construction project documentation: 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 drawings for closeout; monitors and enforces legal and insurance compliance with respect to all required construction paperwork.

Ensures timely responses from subcontractors for contract paperwork.

Creates and maintains project checklists and logs reflecting status of shop drawings, requests for clarification, change requests, and proposal requests.

Works with the Superintendent establishing dates for receiving shop drawings and milestones necessary to complete the project on time and follows up for review and approval.

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 pre‑construction meeting documents, records/transcribes minutes.

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 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 and maintains required program documents.

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.

Typing speed of at least 50 words per minute.

At least 2 years’ experience in secretarial or administrative work.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; able to create basic documents and spreadsheets.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organization skills with ability to develop systems for information retrieval and delivery.

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and establish priorities.

Team player who works well with others and helps co‑workers and customers achieve goals.

Ability to perform essential duties safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred: previous experience 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.

Benefits Layton Construction offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical, Dental, 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, Short‑term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, 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 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.

About Us 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.

Employment Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Administrative

Industry: Construction

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