Senior Project Manager — Complex Construction Leader

Abbott; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer"s

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building Group, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex construction projects from preconstruction to closeout. You’ll partner with field leadership, subcontractors, and stakeholders to deliver safe, on-time, within-budget results.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and risk, supervise personnel, and serve as the primary contact for owners, architects, and engineers.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant construction project management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field.
• General Contractor License preferred.
• Strong understanding of industry practices and trends and their impact on the corporation.
• Advanced interpersonal, communicative, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Hire, lead, develop, and manage project personnel, including delegation and reassignment of responsibilities in alignment with company policies and project needs.
• Lead overall project execution, coordinating field teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract documents.
• Establish and implement project operating procedures to drive consistency, efficiency, and successful project outcomes.
• Oversee development and management of project budgets and schedules, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and proactive risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and analyze project performance reports to effectively manage cost, schedule, quality, and safety, keeping leadership informed of project status and risks.
• Manage procurement and approve material purchases, equipment rentals, and jobsite tools not included in the original estimate.
• Serve as the primary company representative in communications and negotiations with owners, architects, engineers, and key stakeholders.
• Oversee contract administration, including approval of agreements and costs associated with equipment, repairs, and subcontractor/vendor scope.
• Audit and monitor all project activities from contract execution through closeout and warranty to ensure efficiency, profitability, and compliance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with project teams, clients, subcontractors, and partners to support successful project delivery.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement through active participation in company initiatives, including the Quality Improvement Plan

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budget & cost control

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building Group, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex construction projects from preconstruction to closeout. You’ll partner with field leadership, subcontractors, and stakeholders to deliver safe, on-time, within-budget results.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and risk, supervise personnel, and serve as the primary contact for owners, architects, and engineers.