Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Embark Recruiting Solutions; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Embark Recruiting Solutions seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead commercial projects in Charleston from preconstruction through closeout. You will drive schedules, budgets, and execution plans while maintaining client relationships and project profitability.

You will review drawings and contracts, coordinate with owners, architects, and subcontractors, and support estimating and value-engineering efforts as needed. This role emphasizes ownership and proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience on commercial construction projects.
• Experience delivering projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, contracts, and project financial management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion and final closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work.
• Lead kickoff, progress, and coordination meetings.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Monitor costs, billing, commitments, forecasts, and overall financial performance.
• Prepare and negotiate change orders and subcontracts.
• Provide regular project updates to clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee closeout activities including punch lists and warranties.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Contract administration

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction PM software

Job description

Construction Project Manager – Commercial ConstructionLocation: Charleston, SCJob Type: Direct Hire | Full-TimeOur 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 ValueWe're interested in candidates who have managed commercial projects across sectors such as:• Office• Retail• Healthcare• Industrial• Institutional• Hospitality• Mixed-Use• Other Commercial ConstructionCompensation & Benefits• 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 areaIf 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.