Senior Project Manager

Ferretti Search; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and gas card

Company credit card

Company laptop and phone

Job summary

Ferretti Search is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large, complex commercial electrical projects in South Carolina, starting with a 600-bed university residence hall in Orangeburg. The role is 100% on-site with a five-day work week, and requires coordinating with field crews and key stakeholders on a high-profile project.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in commercial electrical project management, a proven track record running large crews, and strong forecasting with

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in commercial electrical construction.
• Senior Project Manager level experience with long tenure.
• Experience leading large crews on complex projects.
• Strong manpower and financial forecasting skills.
• Proficient with Procore and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial electrical projects valued in the millions from start to finish.
• Forecast manpower needs and staff projects appropriately.
• Forecast and manage project financials including budgets and projections.
• Manage change orders with general contractors and owners.
• Serve as primary point of contact for stakeholders.
• Use Procore to manage project documentation and communication.

Skills

Project management

Forecasting

Change order management

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Senior Project Manager – Commercial Electrical

Location: Orangeburg, SC (100% on-site, 5 days a week)

Employment Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

About the Role:

Our client, an established commercial electrical contractor, is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead large, complex commercial electrical projects in South Carolina, starting with a 600-bed university residence hall project in Orangeburg. This role offers the opportunity to have an office built around you, making it a strong fit for a seasoned electrical PM who wants to grow with the company and help shape a new operation.

What you will do:

• Lead commercial electrical projects valued in the millions from start to finish, beginning with a 600-bed university residence hall project in Orangeburg, SC
• Manage multiple large, complex projects at once, typically 12–18 months in duration, with roughly 50 field personnel across jobs
• Forecast manpower needs and coordinate with field leadership to staff projects appropriately
• Forecast and manage project financials, including budgets, cost tracking and projections
• Manage the change order process, including identifying, pricing, documenting and negotiating changes with general contractors and owners
• Serve as the primary point of contact for general contractors, owners and other stakeholders on assigned projects
• Use Procore to manage project documentation, RFIs, submittals, schedules and communication

What you will bring:

• 10+ years of project management experience in commercial electrical construction
• Current or recent experience at the Senior Project Manager level, held for a significant period
• Proven track record running large crews on complex commercial electrical projects
• Experience managing multiple projects at once with approximately 50 field personnel
• Strong skills in manpower forecasting, financial forecasting and change order management
• Proficiency with Procore and Microsoft Office
• Must live within 60 minutes of the Orangeburg, SC jobsite

Preferred:

• Experience with large institutional projects such as higher education or student housing

What's provided:

• Company vehicle and gas card
• Company credit card
• Company laptop and phone

Work environment:

• On-site at the Orangeburg, SC jobsite five days a week
• Active construction site conditions, including exposure to weather, noise and standard jobsite hazards