Senior PM: Civic & Education Construction Leader

Samet Corporation; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Samet Corporation in Charleston seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead civic and education construction projects, including courthouses, from preconstruction through closeout. You’ll manage budgets, schedules, quality, and client relationships, with a focus on concrete and structural steel.

This role requires 7–10+ years of experience, a Bachelor's in engineering or related field, and strong mentoring and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business administration, or comparable relevant experience.
• 7-10+ years of experience managing commercial/industrial, education, civic, multi-family, or healthcare construction projects.
• Proven depth in concrete and structural steel construction, including formwork, reinforcement, sequencing, and quality management for public sector facilities.
• Proven experience mentoring and guiding project managers, engineers, and administrators.
• Strong leadership, management, and computer skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license required.
• LEED Green Associate accreditation status (preferred).
• 30-Hour OSHA certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist preconstruction personnel with project procurement strategies, including trade partner solicitation and quantitative take-offs, with particular focus on concrete and structural steel scopes.
• Manage designers and design/procurement completion for negotiated design-build or construction management projects within the civic or education sectors.
• Support team preparation for sales presentations and interviews with prospective clients, especially on civic or institutional projects.
• Develop, maintain, and manage client relationships and accounts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop Project Management Plans (PMP), including Project Team Work Plans and Responsibility Matrix, and implement PMP work plans as projects require.
• Develop and organize job cost codes and establish buy-out strategies to maximize profit potential, with special emphasis on concrete and structural steel trades.
• Develop project schedules using company software, including detailed work breakdown structures for courthouse and large-scale civic projects.
• Understand and execute Owner Contract terms, conditions, payment requirements, schedule requirements, and risk elements, as often seen in civic and education projects.
• Understand all requirements defined in project plans and specifications.
• Delineate work scope and prepare written scopes of work for subcontract agreements; prepare and execute purchase orders and subcontracts in accordance with contract signature policy limits.
• Implement risk management plans for subcontractor/supplier set-up, selection, and management, including trade partners specializing in concrete and structural steel.
• Ensure bonds and insurance requirements are fulfilled for owner contracts and subcontracts before work commencement.
• File required notices, including Notice of Contract and Notice to Lien Agent, within specified timeframes.
• Mentor and provide guidance to lower-tier project managers, engineers, and administrators.
• Manage client relations throughout the project, with a focus on "Raving Fan" ratings and client satisfaction.
• Ensure fair treatment of trade partners and develop new trade partner relationships within the civic/education and structural trades.
• Prepare accurate cost projection reports and cash flow projections for GM review and approval.
• Implement change management processes with owners and designers, tracking via Prolog.
• Process owner, subcontractor, and vendor invoices according to established accounting department dates.
• Resolve cost issues and conflicts with trade partners in a timely manner.
• Conduct and document trade partner pre-installation meetings before work begins, especially for concrete and structural steel scopes.
• Develop and execute Quality Control/Quality Assurance measures following "Never Fail" guidelines.
• Implement document control processes to maintain current plans and specifications.
• Prepare and distribute monthly Owner Project Status Reports as required by the owner contract.
• Conduct and document project meetings, with emphasis on time, money, quality, and scope.
• Participate in weekly coordination meetings within Prolog, documenting all project-related items.
• Update and maintain project system modules and logs, including PCO/COR/CO Logs and Drawing/Specification Logs.
• Update the master project construction schedule and distribute to stakeholders on a consistent basis.
• Manage schedule changes and provide corrective action to maintain schedule requirements.
• Prepare three-week look-ahead schedules and hold trade partners accountable for milestone dates.
• Ensure project closeout documents — as-built drawings, specifications, and required documentation — are prepared in a timely manner.
• Conduct and document 11-month project walkthroughs with the Superintendent, Owner, and Designer to identify non-compliant work.
• Ensure Site‑Specific Safety Plans are in place, followed, and properly documented by the project team.
• Promote safe work practices and collaborate with subcontractors to improve their safety programs, with attention to courthouse and large‑scale concrete/steel work.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationship management

Construction management

Concrete & structural steel

Mentoring

Schedule management

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Prolog

Job description

Samet Corporation in Charleston seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead civic and education construction projects, including courthouses, from preconstruction through closeout. You’ll manage budgets, schedules, quality, and client relationships, with a focus on concrete and structural steel.

This role requires 7–10+ years of experience, a Bachelor's in engineering or related field, and strong mentoring and leadership abilities.