Construction Manager

ADP; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEdge is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects in Columbia, SC. The role emphasizes managing budgets, schedules, and resources while upholding safety and quality standards.

The position requires extensive experience in construction management, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes. Travel within the region is expected.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in construction management or related field.
• Experience creating and overseeing schedules, budgets, and scopes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee project schedules, budgets, and documentation ensuring alignment with objectives.
• Create construction guidelines and define comprehensive scopes of work.
• Ensure safety standards compliance and safe work environments.
• Direct and coordinate resources to optimize project execution.
• Prepare BOMs, safety records, and progress reports with admin proficiency.
• Conduct site inspections for quality and compliance.
• Track deliverables and manage change requests.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to define requirements.
• Lead on-site crews and subcontractors, monitor progress and timelines.
• Provide training and feedback to promote team growth.
• Apply knowledge of construction processes to guide planning and risk management.

Skills

Project management

Construction drawings

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

OSHA 30

Advanced construction education

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Construction Manager

Direct Columbia, SC, US

Summary/Objective

The Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects. This includes managing budgets, schedules, and resources while ensuring compliance with safety standards and quality requirements. The role involves strategic decision-making, administrative oversight, and coordination with stakeholders to drive project success.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee project schedules, budgets, and documentation ensuring alignment with organizational and strategic objectives.
• Leverage expertise to create construction guidelines and define comprehensive scopes of work.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety standards while maintaining safe, clean, and orderly work environments.
• Direct and coordinate construction resources, including tools, equipment,personneland materials, to optimize project execution.
• Prepare detailed project documentation such as bill of materials, safety compliance records, and progress reports, demonstrating a high level of administrative proficiency.
• Conduct site inspections to validate construction quality and compliance with company and client standards.
• Track project deliverables and manage change requests with sound decision-making and discretion.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to define project requirements and ensure successful outcomes.
• Lead and support operational teams by managing internalcrewsandsubcontractors,monitoring progress, and meeting timelines efficiently.
• Provide leadership throughonsitetraining and coaching, offering constructive feedback to promote team growth and effectiveness.
• Apply extensive knowledge of construction processes to guide strategic project planning, risk management, and budgeting

Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 8+ years of experience in construction management or a related field.

Preferred and Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• OSHA 30
• Advanced education in construction, project management, ora relateddiscipline.
• Proficiency in project management and administrative tools and software, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Skills Required:

• Proven expertise in managing multiple projects across a region or market, ensuring high-quality results and efficiency.
• Advanced ability to interpret construction drawings, technical documentation, and lead on-sitecrew/contractor coordination.
• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to multitask and adapt to complex project demands.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and team-building abilities to foster collaboration and professional growth.
• Highly self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering superior outcomes.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Provide direction to staff, motivating collaboration to meet productivity targets.
• Mentor and train staff to support professional development, with an emphasis on NextEdge best practices.
• Offer constructive feedback and address performance issues in accordance with company policies.

Work Environment /Physical Demands/Travel Required

• Office and field environment; work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Travel within the region as required.

AAP/EEO Statement

NextEdge provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NextEdge complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the companyhas facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

NextEdge expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of NextEdge employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.