Lead Project Manager, Ground-Up Commercial Construction

Just Construction Recruitment; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Construction Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead ground-up commercial construction projects in South Carolina, from preconstruction through completion. You will manage budgets, schedules, contracts, and teams on high-quality projects across the Carolinas.

The role requires 5+ years in commercial construction, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong leadership, communication, and knowledge of MEP systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of ground-up commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Oversee project budgets, financial reporting, contracts, schedules and change orders.
• Lead project teams across one large project or multiple smaller projects.
• Coordinate Owners, Architects, Designers, Subcontractors and internal teams.
• Run project meetings and maintain strong communication with all stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Manage project documentation and accounting processes.
• Review and coordinate MEP systems throughout the project.
• Oversee construction in occupied buildings where required.
• Maintain a high standard of quality across all project phases.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and training to Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers and other team members.
• Identify and resolve project issues while maintaining schedule and budget requirements.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

Skills

Ground-up construction

Preconstruction

Change orders

Project financials

MEP systems

Leadership

Communication

Meetings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Project

Construction accounting software

Job description

Just Construction Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead ground-up commercial construction projects in South Carolina, from preconstruction through completion. You will manage budgets, schedules, contracts, and teams on high-quality projects across the Carolinas.

The role requires 5+ years in commercial construction, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong leadership, communication, and knowledge of MEP systems.