Senior Project Manager | Commercial Construction

Monteith Construction; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) participation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day 1

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A regional construction firm in South Carolina is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee multiple construction projects. The ideal candidate will have 12-15 years of project management experience in the construction industry and a degree in Engineering or Construction Management. Responsibilities include managing budgets and ensuring quality control. The position offers competitive salary, an employee stock ownership program, and comprehensive benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12-15 years of construction project management experience.
• Relevant degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate multiple construction projects.
• Oversee budget management and quality control measures.
• Build and maintain relationships with project team members.

Skills

Construction project management

Ability to read construction schedules

Smart decision-making

LEED AP or LEED training

Primavera P6 experience

Education

Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Job description

About Monteith Construction

As a commercial construction company in the Carolinas, our Purpose is to build exceptional buildings in a way that thrills our partners. We fully believe we cannot deliver exceptional projects without exceptional people. Whether building schools, hospitals, health centers, offices, or airports, we know that what we build in our community matters.

What you'll do at Monteith

As a Senior Project Manager, you will plan, direct, and coordinate the development of multiple construction projects and oversee their organization, scheduling, and implementation. Daily communication with Project Superintendents is required in order to complete all work on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. A Senior Project Manager also serves as Monteith Construction's representative on the project Owner-Architect-Builder team. They will be expected to build and maintain long‑lasting relationships with all members of the construction project team.

• Meet at regular intervals with the Owner and Architect to keep them currently advised on the project status and budget items
• Ensure quality control measures are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project
• Manage and analyze project budget and cost to maximize project return (costings, change orders)
• See that all drawings and specifications are examined, prior to beginning construction, for design deficiencies, impractical details, and possible code violations, and through a meeting with the Architect, bring them to a resolution
• Review and approve Monteith and subcontractor billings to mitigate financial risk, maximize cash flow
• Review and approve project submittals to ensure accurate installation of products on the project
• Manage project documents in Procore, our project management software
• Coordinate subcontractor labor and material deliveries, analyze project schedule to ensure on‑time project delivery
• Buyouttrade contracts to minimize cost and ensure accurate scope
• With the Superintendent, co‑lead meetings and communicate to the project team so that the project is delivered accurately and on time

Experience you should have

• Minimum 12‑15 years of construction project management experience
• Relevant experience or a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Ability to read and understand construction schedules. Primavera P6 experience preferred.
• LEED AP or LEED training is encouraged
• Ability to work non‑traditional hours when needed
• Ability to travel (NC / SC),

Required to thrill at Monteith

• No Brilliant Jerks. At Monteith, we want collaborators and teammates.
• We Trust Your Good Judgment. Smart decision‑making combined with best practices.
• It Can Be Done. Where possibility meets determination.
• Panic Slowly. There is a solution to every problem.
• Momentum. Our sustained, positive forward movement.

What we offer you

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) participation
• Incredible Coworkers and Company Culture
• Competitive salary with unlimited growth opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day 1
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Voluntary benefits including short‑term disability, FSA, HSA

Diverse companies are better companies.

Monteith Construction understands that equity, inclusion, and diversity drive innovation. We want to make sure that anyone from any place feels that they can do their best work at our company. All forms of diversity are valued and valuable at Monteith Construction.