Senior Construction Project Manager: Lead & Deliver

RockBridge Search; Charleston (SC); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Descripción de la vacante

RockBridge Search in Charleston is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead construction projects from preconstruction through turnover. You will coordinate clients, subcontractors, field personnel, and internal teams to deliver quality, safety, and on-schedule performance.

This role emphasizes leadership, accountability, and strategic thinking, blending budget oversight, scheduling, risk management, and clear communications to keep projects profitable and compliant.

Formación

• Previous experience managing construction projects from inception through completion.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, project scheduling, budgeting, estimating, contracts, and cost management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams, coordinate subcontractors, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and other technical documentation.
• Financially minded with the ability to understand project costs, monitor budgets, forecast expenses, and protect profitability.
• Strong decision-making skills with the confidence to address challenges and keep projects moving in the right direction.
• Proficiency with construction management software, scheduling platforms, and standard project management tools.
• A proactive leadership style with a commitment to accountability, collaboration, safety, and quality.
• Ability to build lasting professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal team members.
• A solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to remain organized and composed when project demands shift.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee all phases of assigned construction projects, from initial planning through final turnover.
• Develop, implement, and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost projections, and resource plans to ensure projects remain on track and financially successful.
• Provide strong leadership and direction to project teams, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and field personnel while establishing clear expectations and maintaining accountability.
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents and field leadership to monitor daily operations, evaluate progress, resolve challenges, and ensure work is completed according to project specifications and established timelines.
• Manage project financials, including budgets, forecasting, cost control, change orders, purchase orders, subcontract agreements, billing, and overall profitability.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, and construction documents to identify potential conflicts, gaps, or concerns before they impact project execution.
• Lead project meetings, communicate updates, document decisions, and maintain consistent coordination between ownership, clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal departments.
• Identify project risks, evaluate potential impacts, and develop practical solutions to keep projects moving forward without compromising quality, safety, or financial objectives.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders through professionalism, transparency, responsiveness, and consistent follow-through.
• Oversee procurement activities, material lead times, subcontractor coordination, and delivery schedules to ensure resources are available when needed.
• Review and manage RFIs, submittals, change requests, pay applications, progress reports, and other essential project documentation.
• Monitor construction progress against established milestones and proactively address scheduling concerns, delays, labor challenges, and budget variances.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture by ensuring project teams follow established safety procedures, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain high standards for workmanship, quality control, and project compliance throughout every stage of construction.
• Work collaboratively with estimating and preconstruction teams to support project handoffs, review estimates, clarify scopes, and establish realistic project expectations.
• Manage project closeout activities, including punch lists, final inspections, documentation, warranties, and successful client turnover.
• Maintain accurate project records and provide leadership with timely updates regarding project performance, financial status, scheduling, and potential concerns.

Conocimientos

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Problem-solving

Contract management

Negotiation

Risk management

Team coordination

Educación

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Herramientas

Construction management software

Scheduling platforms

Descripción del empleo

RockBridge Search in Charleston is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead construction projects from preconstruction through turnover. You will coordinate clients, subcontractors, field personnel, and internal teams to deliver quality, safety, and on-schedule performance.

This role emphasizes leadership, accountability, and strategic thinking, blending budget oversight, scheduling, risk management, and clear communications to keep projects profitable and compliant.