Senior Construction Project Leader

Choate Construction Company; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical options

Dental & Vision

Flexible FSAs

Life & AD&D

401k

PTO

Parental leave

Disability

Debt reduction program

EAP & Financial wellness

Referral program

Charitable matching

Stewardship Day

Job summary

Choate Construction in Charleston, SC is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large, highly complex projects and multiple teams. You will guide planning, contracts, scheduling, cost control, and quality oversight, while mentoring project leaders and ensuring safe, profitable delivery.

You will nurture client relationships and oversee preconstruction, logistics, and execution strategies to position projects for long-term success and repeat work through trusted partnerships.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in construction with 10+ years managing projects of increasing scope.
• Strong expertise in planning, contracts, schedule and cost control, and quality oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large, complex projects or multiple teams on concurrent projects.
• Build trusted client and designer relationships to generate repeat and new work.
• Direct Project Managers, Superintendents, and staff to meet safety, schedule, cost, and quality goals.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, pay apps, and change orders to protect profitability.
• Mentor and develop future Choate leaders and delivery teams.

Skills

Client relationships

Leadership

Contract management

Budgeting

Risk management

Safety leadership

Project planning

Team mentorship

Job description

Choate Construction in Charleston, SC is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large, highly complex projects and multiple teams. You will guide planning, contracts, scheduling, cost control, and quality oversight, while mentoring project leaders and ensuring safe, profitable delivery.

You will nurture client relationships and oversee preconstruction, logistics, and execution strategies to position projects for long-term success and repeat work through trusted partnerships.