Construction Project Manager

Embark Recruiting Solutions; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development

Career advancement

Long-term stability

Job summary

Embark Recruiting Solutions is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager for commercial projects in the Charleston, SC area. You will lead from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality targets are met while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and coordination with owners, architects, engineers, and subs. A bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of PM experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PM experience on commercial construction projects.
• Experience with preconstruction through closeout processes.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, scheduling and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial projects from preconstruction to closeout.
• Develop schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
• Review drawings, specs, contracts, and scopes of work.
• Coordinate meetings and align with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project docs.
• Monitor costs, billing, and overall financial performance.
• Provide regular updates to clients and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with contracts and building codes.
• Support estimating and value engineering as needed.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract administration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Charleston, SC

Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time

Our client is a respected and expanding commercial general contractor with a strong presence in the Charleston market. They're seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead commercial projects from preconstruction through closeout while delivering exceptional quality, maintaining client relationships, and driving project profitability.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership of projects, collaborating with high-performing teams, and contributing to a company with a strong backlog of commercial work and long-term growth opportunities.

What You'll Do

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion and final closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work.
• Lead project kickoff, progress, and coordination meetings.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and vendor proposals.
• Prepare and administer subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Monitor project costs, billing, commitments, forecasts, and overall financial performance.
• Review subcontractor invoices and pay applications.
• Prepare and negotiate owner change orders.
• Identify project risks and develop proactive solutions to minimize schedule and cost impacts.
• Partner closely with Superintendents to ensure projects remain on schedule and meet quality expectations.
• Provide regular project updates to clients, company leadership, and stakeholders.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with contract documents, specifications, and applicable building codes.
• Oversee project closeout activities, including punch lists, warranties, and final turnover.
• Support estimating, preconstruction, budgeting, and value engineering efforts as needed.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of Project Management experience with commercial construction projects.
• Experience working for a commercial general contractor preferred.
• Proven success managing projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, scheduling, budgeting, and project financial management.
• Experience coordinating owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction project management software.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.

Project Experience We Value

We're interested in candidates who have managed commercial projects across sectors such as:

• Office
• Retail
• Institutional
• Hospitality
• Mixed-Use
• Other Commercial Construction
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Clear career advancement potential
• Long-term stability with a strong pipeline of commercial projects throughout the Charleston area

If you're an experienced Commercial Construction Project Manager looking to join a company that values leadership, accountability, and long-term career growth, we'd love to connect.