Project Manager I

Gulf Stream Construction; Charleston, Northern (SC, KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two medical plan options

Dental, Vision, Disability, Life

401k with company match

Generous Vacation and PTO

Tuition assistance / employee dev.

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Gulf Stream Construction Company in Charleston, SC, seeks a Project Manager I to lead mid-complex site projects from kickoff to closeout, overseeing schedule, budget, safety, and client satisfaction. You will coordinate with subcontractors and vendors, manage change orders, and ensure compliance with project requirements.

The role emphasizes effective communication, buyout activities, submittals, and billing processes to keep projects on track and within scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of project management experience in site construction.
• Proficiency in B2W and ViewPoint software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver assigned site construction projects from kickoff to closeout.
• Develop and maintain the project schedule and staffing plans.
• Manage budgets, change orders, and cost reporting.
• Coordinate with clients, subs, and vendors; ensure safety and quality.
• Prepare monthly payment applications and billing support.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Subcontractor coordination

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