Senior Project Manager

Sbf-Search,-LLC; Hanahan (SC); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

100% company-paid health insurance

Company vehicle

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Cell phone reimbursement

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Sbf-Search,-LLC is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic customer relationships and oversee high-value construction projects in the United States. You will work with Sales, PMs, Superintendents, and Operations to drive customer satisfaction, profitability, backlog growth, risk management, and operational excellence.

The role involves opportunity development through project closeout, with a focus on risk management, process improvements, and team leadership to strengthen branch

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive construction project management experience.
• Experience with large-scale commercial or industrial MEP projects.
• Strong knowledge and PM experience (construction and/or retrofit) of HVAC/mechanical systems, controls, hydronics, piping, large chilled water or commercial refrigeration projects.
• Experience mentoring and developing project management teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with strategic customers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key accounts and lead customer business reviews.
• Partner with Sales to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and support account growth.
• Provide oversight of complex projects to ensure performance against scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety.
• Review estimates, contracts, procurement strategies, and execution plans for risk and profitability.
• Monitor project financial performance, forecasting, cash flow, and resource planning.
• Identify and mitigate contractual, financial, operational, and scheduling risks.
• Lead high-value and technically complex projects requiring advanced coordination and problem-solving.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and other project personnel.
• Support process improvements, best practices, and overall branch performance.
• Assist with escalated customer concerns and project challenges through resolution.
• Ensure successful project closeout and warranty completion.

Skills

Client relationship

Business development

Financial management

Contract management

Project delivery

PMP certified

MS Office

ERP

PM software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Project management software

MS Office

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The Senior Project Manager is a strategic leader responsible for the success of key customer relationships and the organization’s most complex, high-value construction projects. This role combines executive-level customer management, project oversight, business development, financial accountability, and team leadership.

The Senior Project Manager serves as a trusted advisor to strategic customers and provides leadership from opportunity development through project closeout. Working closely with Sales, Project Managers, Superintendents, and Operations, this position drives customer satisfaction, profitability, backlog growth, risk management, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with strategic customers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key accounts and lead customer business reviews.
• Partner with Sales to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and support account growth.
• Provide oversight of complex projects to ensure performance against scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety.
• Review estimates, contracts, procurement strategies, and execution plans for risk and profitability.
• Monitor project financial performance, forecasting, cash flow, and resource planning.
• Identify and mitigate contractual, financial, operational, and scheduling risks.
• Lead high-value and technically complex projects requiring advanced coordination and problem-solving.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and other project personnel.
• Support process improvements, best practices, and overall branch performance.
• Assist with escalated customer concerns and project challenges through resolution.
• Ensure successful project closeout and warranty completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive construction project management experience.
• Proven experience with large-scale commercial or industrial MEP projects.
• Strong strategic customer relationship and business development experience.
• Strong financial, estimating, contract management, and project delivery skills.
• Strong knowledge and PM experience (construction and/or retrofit) of one or more : HVAC/mechanical systems, controls, hydronics, piping, large chilled water or commercial refrigeration projects.
• Experience mentoring and developing project management teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP, and project management software.
• PMP certification preferred.

Success in the Role

• Strong customer satisfaction, retention, and strategic account growth.
• Consistent delivery of safe, profitable, high-quality projects.
• Contribution to sales growth and backlog development.
• Effective leadership and development of project management teams.
• Strong financial performance and proactive risk management.
• Continuous improvement in project and branch performance.

Benefits, Compensation and Perks:

• Competitive base salary with range of $$135K-$150K plus bonus.
• Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• 100% company-paid health insurance for employees.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• 401(k) with company match.
• 4 weeks of paid time off + paid holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement as the company continues to grow.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment where your success matters.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.