Project Manager

Thompson Construction Group; Sumter (SC); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in South Carolina is seeking a Project Manager responsible for planning and overseeing projects. Ideal candidates should have at least 5-10 years of experience in industrial contracting and a degree in engineering or construction management. Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills are essential. The role requires ensuring project compliance and safety, with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Overtime may be necessary to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years minimum experience building industrial general contracting projects.
• Must have superior computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office.
• Candidate will be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates project activities to ensure goals are met.
• Reviews project proposal to determine schedule and budget limitations.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each project phase.
• Directs activities to ensure projects progress on schedule and within budget.
• Prepares status reports on project and makes presentations to clients.

Skills

Building industrial general contracting projects

Experience in Power Industry

Civil and structural steel projects

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills for cost and pricing

Ability to meet project deadlines

Positive working relationships

Education

4-year degree in engineering or construction management

Job description

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States.

Position Description

Responsible for planning, overseeing and leading projects. This position must ensure compliance with regulatory standards, commitment to Thompson standards. In addition, this position requires interaction with a range of internal and external stakeholders, most often managing several moving project parts simultaneously.

Job Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time and budget parameters
• Reviews project proposal or plans to determine schedule, budget limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project, and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel or subcontractors.
• Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Prepares status reports on project and makes presentation no less than monthly to clients and corporate personnel as required.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• May coordinate project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies
• Responsible for execution of project as designed and submits change orders for any adjustments to the plan as necessary
• Oversees safety compliance and performance. Ensures immediate corrective actions are taken if necessary
• Participates in the evaluation of the Site Superintendents performance and effectiveness in implementing and enforcing management values
• Responsible for customer’s satisfaction with Thompson services
• Manages Reports, Billings, Financials
• Acts as a liaison between on-site group and corporate headquarters

Job Qualifications

• 5-10 years minimum experience building industrial general contracting projects.
• Experience in Power Industry preferred.
• Experience with civil, structural steel projects extremely helpful.
• Must have 4 year degree in engineering or construction management degree or equivalent and experience.
• Must have superior computer skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-directed with strong organizational skills, attention to details.
• Strong math and analytical skills in regard to cost and pricing.
• Ability to work effectively and ensure that we meet project deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Previous work building industrial buildings a plus.
• Willing to work overtime as required to meet deadlines.
• Candidate will be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check.
• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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