Construction Project Manager - Client-Facing, Risk & Delivery

Vertex; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifetime learning program

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Vertex is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee lender- and investor-facing construction and development projects across the region. The role provides independent oversight through due diligence, monitoring, risk assessment, budgets, schedules, and executive reporting.

The ideal candidate has strong construction management experience, excellent communication, and the ability to evaluate project risk both financially and operationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience, a Master's degree and 3 years of related experience, or 8 years of related experience and no degree.
• Experience performing construction monitoring inspections and writing reports for a consulting or engineering firm.
• Experience managing commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, healthcare, industrial, higher education, hospitality, or institutional construction projects.
• Strong written communication skills for executive stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the region for project meetings and site inspections.
• Professional certifications such as CCM, PMP, PE, RA, PSP, or equivalent are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-construction due diligence reviews for debt and equity stakeholders, including budgets, schedules, contracts, and development risks.
• Assess project feasibility and identify construction, financial, operational, and schedule risks.
• Review project documentation including construction agreements, plans, and procurement strategies.
• Evaluate contractor qualifications, delivery approaches, and team structures.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, safety observations, and milestones.
• Analyze schedules, budget status, contingency use, change orders, and cash flow.
• Review monthly draw requests and supporting documentation to validate progress and costs.
• Track project risks and develop mitigation recommendations.
• Provide independent assessments of status, completion dates, and budget performance.
• Prepare due diligence reports, monitoring reports, risk assessments, and executive summaries.
• Develop concise recommendations for lenders, investors, and ownership groups.
• Present findings to clients and internal leadership teams.
• Maintain detailed project documentation and records.
• Coordinate with executives, engineers, and cost professionals to deliver engagements.
• Facilitate communication among developers, contractors, design teams, lenders, and investors.
• Participate in client meetings, status calls, and site inspections.

Skills

Construction management

Client communication

Risk assessment

Budget analysis

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree

8 years of related experience without degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Project management software

Job description

Vertex is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee lender- and investor-facing construction and development projects across the region. The role provides independent oversight through due diligence, monitoring, risk assessment, budgets, schedules, and executive reporting.

The ideal candidate has strong construction management experience, excellent communication, and the ability to evaluate project risk both financially and operationally.