OPM & Construction Project Manager

CSL-Consulting; North Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL-Consulting in Charleston, SC is seeking a Project Manager to oversee construction project execution from design through closeout. You will coordinate permitting, construction, quality control, scheduling, and budget management while mentoring junior colleagues and elevating client experience.

The role requires mentoring, strong stakeholder communication, and the ability to drive timely decisions across multi-project workstreams.

Qualifications

• Typically 7+ years of project management experience in construction, facilities, or related industries.
• Proven ability to manage scope, milestones, and deliverables across multi-phase projects.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing metrics and budget data to inform execution.
• Fluency with project management software and comfort with emerging technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of assigned projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align deliverables and address challenges.
• Contribute to client-facing communication plans and delivery strategies.
• Maintain clarity in task assignment, milestone tracking, and documentation systems.
• Create and review progress data and metrics against KPIs, budgets, and scheduling goals.
• Understand key contract parameters and assist with tracking compliance and efficiency.
• Manage project financial inputs such as budget tracking, cost reporting, and basic forecasting analysis.

Skills

Client focus

Detail oriented

Analytical mindset

PM software proficiency

Mentoring

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

Overview

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing project execution from design through closeout, driving coordination across permitting, construction, quality control, occupancy, scheduling, and budget management. Recognized for subject matter expertise and collaborative problem-solving, this individual contributes meaningfully to team success while elevating the client experience. This role includes mentoring and guiding junior colleagues in select technical areas, offering support and reinforcing best practices. The Project Manager works closely with project leadership to assess scope and anticipate downstream implications of execution decisions.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Project Execution: Lead day-to-day management of assigned projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met. Collaborate cross-functionally to align deliverables and address challenges.
• Client Communication Strategy: Contribute to client-facing communication plans and delivery strategies. Support message consistency across stakeholders and suggest appropriate tools and mediums for updates and engagement.
• Project Documentation & Ownership: Maintain clarity in task assignment, milestone tracking, and documentation systems. Collaborate with team leads to ensure deliverables are well-defined, achievable, and properly supported.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Create and review progress data and metrics against KPIs, budgets, and scheduling goals. Share relevant insights with internal stakeholders to facilitate informed decisions and timely course corrections.
• Contractual Awareness & Operational Compliance: Understand key contract parameters that influence project delivery. Assist with tracking compliance and supporting operational efficiency in line with partnership requirements.
• Financial Task Execution: Manage project financial inputs such as budget tracking, cost reporting, and basic forecasting analysis. Ensure data integrity and accurate documentation for finance teams.
• Meeting Preparation & Facilitation: Participate in internal and client meetings, contributing to agenda planning, discussion leadership, and follow-up coordination. Adjust communication style based on audience dynamics.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Identify integration points with client contacts, vendors, contractors, and design partners. Communicate clearly, foster collaborative relationships, and escalation concerns as needed.
• Procurement & Relocation Support: Coordinate procurement tasks and relocation activities, working with internal teams and external vendors to align with project specifications and logistics.
• Documentation Follow-Up: Maintain detailed records of meeting outcomes, decisions, and open items. Drive closure through proactive engagement with responsible parties.
• Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing: Informally coach junior team members in technical areas, sharing best practices and reinforcing project standards. Provide feedback and encouragement to support skill development and project contribution.

Requirements

Experience

• Typically 7+ years of project management experience in construction, facilities, or related industries
• Proven ability to manage scope, milestones, and deliverables across multi-phase projects
• Demonstrated experience analyzing metrics and budget data to inform execution

Skills

• Strong client service orientation and interpersonal skills
• Organized and detail driven with effective communication abilities
• Analytical approach to identifying problems and recommending practical solutions
• Fluency in project management software and comfort with emerging technology platforms
• Ability to coach or mentor junior colleagues on tools, standards, and technical fundamentals

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and resourceful, able to manage evolving priorities
• Adaptable and resilient in dynamic project environments
• Collaborative team player who models professionalism and dependability
• Client-focused mindset with a commitment to excellence
• Supportive contributor invested in group learning and team development