Project Manager I

Gulf Stream Construction CO INC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

401k with company match

Paid vacation & PTO

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Gulf Stream Construction CO INC in Charleston, SC seeks a Project Manager I to plan and deliver low-to-moderate complexity site construction projects from kickoff to closeout, with responsibility for schedule, budget, quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

You will coordinate with estimators, superintendents, and subs, manage submittals, RFIs, permits, and billing, and maintain project documentation while advancing your career in a fast-paced, family-owned company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field is required.
• 3–5 years of project management experience in site construction.
• Proficiency in B2W and ViewPoint software preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage low-to-moderate complexity projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Attend turnover meetings with estimator; review bid estimate, define scope, and kickoff.
• Review plans, specifications, and shop drawings to determine scope of work.
• Develop and maintain project schedule and staffing plans.
• Manage contracts, purchase orders, and routine change orders with escalation as needed.
• Direct submittals, RFIs, and coordination with stakeholders to protect schedule.
• Ensure permits and regulatory prerequisites are in place before construction.
• Oversee communications with owner, engineer, GC, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Coordinate site visits and verify alignment with specs, budget, schedule, quality, and safety.
• Review safety and regulatory reports; document gaps and actions.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and billing, tracking forecasts and margins.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

B2W

ViewPoint

Job description

Description

Established in 1963, Gulf Stream Construction Company is a turnkey site contractor based in Charleston, SC operating on projects across South Carolina and coastal Georgia. We build high-quality projects alongside the very best subcontractors while maintaining a cost-efficient, timely approach to our work.

If you thrive in a fast paced environment, enjoy a challenge, and want to join a growing, family-owned construction company, we want to meet you!

Dedicated. Innovative. Relentless. Trusted. This is Gulf Stream.

The Project Manager I is an independent Project Manager responsible for planning and delivering assigned low-to-moderate complexity site construction projects from kickoff through closeout, with escalation support for high-risk issues. The PM I owns day-to-day project execution, including schedule, budget, quality, safety coordination, client satisfaction, subcontractor/vendor coordination, project communications, billing, change orders, cost reporting, and closeout.

Responsibilities of the Project Manager I

• Attend all project turnover meetings with the estimator; review bid estimate, define scope, and ensure successful project kickoff.
• Determine scope of work and deliverables by reviewing plans, specifications, and shop drawings independently.
• Develop and maintain the project schedule, including staffing plans and material tracking logs.
• Execute project buyout for assigned projects using standard company processes; write and manage routine contracts and purchase orders with escalation for exceptions, unusual terms, or major commitments.
• Directly manage submittal workflows for assigned projects, ensuring items are reviewed, stamped, submitted, tracked, and escalated when approvals threaten schedule or quality.
• Issue and manage RFIs for assigned projects; track responses, coordinate resolution, and elevate unresolved or high-impact items.
• Ensure necessary permits, approvals, PUPS requirements, and other regulatory prerequisites are in place prior to construction commencement, coordinating with APMs and Project Coordinators according to company workflow.
• Manage day-to-day owner, engineer, GC, subcontractor, and vendor communication; negotiate routine change orders and elevate high-risk disputes or commitments.
• Communicate daily with superintendents and office staff on activities, change orders, resources, materials, and staffing.
• Coordinate with superintendents and field leadership through regular site visits to verify alignment with project specifications, budget, schedule, quality, and safety expectations.
• Review and debrief with your superintendents and field leadership all reports received from the safety division pertaining to your assigned projects.
• Monitor safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance across assigned project load and ensure corrective actions are documented and closed.
• Prepare monthly payment applications and coordinate billing support; resolve routine billing issues and elevate material disputes or collection risks.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, review cost codes, update forecasts, and identify budget or margin risks for assigned projects.
• Manage assigned project budgets within established financial targets; ensure timely invoicing, receivables follow-up, and margin protection.
• Coordinate with the Project Coordinator and administrative staff by sharing approved project information and routing administrative processing tasks according to company workflow.

Education & Experience Required of the Project Manager I

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of project management experience in site construction required.
• Proficiency in B2W and ViewPoint software preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage low-to-moderate complexity projects independently required.

Benefits Available to the Project Manager I

• Two medical plan options
• Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Identity Theft, and More!
• 401k with maximum company match
• Generous Vacation and PTO
• Employee development opportunities and tuition assistance
• Paid Parental Leave