Senior Project Manager

American Outliers; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

American Outliers in Myrtle Beach, SC is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex heavy civil, underground utility, and site development projects from award to closeout.

You will own project financials, schedules, and field execution, mentor junior team members, and coordinate with clients, engineers, and subcontractors to drive safety, quality, and on-time completion. This role requires a hands-on leader with a track record of managing self-performed work.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive heavy civil construction experience.
• Ownership of project financials, schedules, contracts, and field execution.
• Experience with underground utilities, water/wastewater, storm drainage, grading or site development.
• Experience managing self-performed civil construction is preferred.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and teams.
• Familiarity with HCSS HeavyJob, B2W/Bid2Win, AGTEK or similar software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple heavy civil projects from award through closeout.
• Own project budgets, forecasting, cost control, billings, profitability, and cash flow.
• Develop and manage project schedules with superintendents and field leadership.
• Manage contracts, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Monitor costs related to labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate field resources across crews and vendors.
• Serve as senior point of contact for clients, engineers, and municipalities.
• Mentor junior PMs, APs, and project engineers.
• Drive safety, quality, schedule, and operational performance.

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

Location: Myrtle Beach, SC

Relocation assistance available

About the Opportunity

American Outliers is partnering with an established South Carolina heavy civil contractor to hire a Senior Project Manager for its Myrtle Beach operation.

This is a senior leadership role overseeing complex heavy civil, underground utility, and site development projects from contract award through completion. The company self-performs a significant portion of its work and is looking for an experienced PM who understands both the financial and field execution sides of construction.

What You'll Do:

• Lead multiple heavy civil projects from award through closeout
• Own project budgets, forecasting, cost control, billings, profitability, and cash flow
• Develop and manage project schedules alongside superintendents and field leadership
• Manage contracts, RFIs, submittals, change orders, claims, and project documentation
• Monitor labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and production costs
• Coordinate field resources across crews, equipment, materials, and subcontractors
• Serve as a senior point of contact for clients, engineers, municipalities, GCs, and vendors
• Mentor Project Managers, Assistant PMs, Project Engineers, and other team members
• Drive safety, quality, schedule, and operational performance across assigned projects

What We're Looking For:

• 10+ years of progressive heavy civil construction experience
• Significant project management experience with ownership of project financials, schedules, contracts, and field execution
• Strong experience in some combination of underground utilities, water / wastewater, storm drainage, grading and earthwork, or site development.
• Experience managing self-performed civil construction strongly preferred
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and project teams simultaneously
• Strong understanding of cost-to-complete forecasting, productivity, change management, and construction contracts
• Experience with HCSS HeavyJob, B2W/Bid2Win, AGTEK, or similar heavy civil software is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; significant relevant experience may substitute

Location

This role is based in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area and includes regular travel to active project sites throughout the region.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.