Senior Project Manager (Full-Time)

MBP (McDonough Bolyard Peck); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-annual bonuses

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision

HSA with company contribution

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Training programs

Wellness program

Job summary

MBP is seeking a Senior Project Manager with at least 15 years of experience to lead large-scale capital programs and complex design/construction initiatives in Charleston, SC. The role oversees a portfolio of architectural, building, infrastructure, and campus development projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives, budgets, and schedules.

The position requires executive leadership, governance, and strong stakeholder engagement across multiple departments and partners.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience leading large-scale capital programs and complex design/construction initiatives.
• Programs valued over $500M with multiple concurrent projects ($25–$150M).
• Experience in higher education, municipal, or K–12 educational facility programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large program management team and oversee consultants, designers, and construction managers.
• Drive program planning, design, procurement, construction, and closeout aligned with client objectives, budget, and schedule.
• Establish governance, drive decision-making, and ensure effective communication across the organization.
• Provide executive stakeholder engagement and risk management across the portfolio.
• Develop and oversee budgets, procurement support, and contract administration.
• Coordinate with client departments, public agencies, educational stakeholders, and community partners.
• Support team member training, performance reviews, and professional development.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Construction knowledge

MS Office

Education

B.S. in related field

Professional registration (CCM/CCE)

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

VantagePoint

Job description

MBP is seeking a highly qualified Senior Project Manager with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience leading large-scale capital programs and complex design and construction initiatives. The candidate shall demonstrate a proven track record of successfully managing programs with an aggregate value exceeding $500 million, including oversight of multiple concurrent projects ranging from $25 million to $150 million, diverse stakeholder groups, and large multidisciplinary teams. Experience delivering higher education, municipal, and/or K–12 educational facility programs is strongly preferred.

This role is responsible for providing executive-level leadership and oversight for a portfolio of architectural, building, infrastructure, and campus development projects. The Senior Project Manager will direct all aspects of program planning, design, procurement, construction, and closeout while ensuring alignment with client objectives, budget constraints, schedule commitments, and quality expectations.

Major responsibilities include leadership and management of a large program management team; oversight of consultants, designers, contractors, and construction managers; strategic planning and program controls; procurement and contracting support; executive stakeholder engagement; risk management; budget development and oversight; and coordination among client departments, public agencies, educational stakeholders, and community partners. The Senior Project Manager will establish governance processes, drive decision-making, and ensure effective communication across all levels of the organization.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Capable of managing project managers, multiple teams, and multiple assignments, taking projects from conception to completion.
• Actively engaged with the client to identify new opportunities to expand existing work.
• Provides quality assurance reviews throughout projects.
• Prepares, monitors, and manages client project budgets.
• Responsible for setup, updates, and closeout of project plans and opportunities in VantagePoint.
• Works with Accounting to ensure timely and accurate invoicing and collections.
• Works closely with Area Managers to support Team Member training, professional development, and performance reviews.
• Actively participates in company activities, including but not limited to Area and company-wide events.

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE:

• B.S. in an industry-related field, advanced degree preferred.
• Professional registration, other specific certifications such as CCM, CCE, or advanced specialized technical knowledge preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of construction, principles of construction management and project controls, with specialized knowledge in several areas, including scheduling, cost estimating, documentation, contract administration, and construction techniques.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in personnel and project management techniques, including budgeting, leadership, training, and business development.
• Ability to manage teams on large, complex projects.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Expertise with MBP's diverse services. Initiates strategic approach to projects, marketing, and business development opportunities. Manages major clients and is capable of managing multiple teams and multiple assignments, taking projects from conception to completion.

• Ability to provide a team strategy to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to lead a team’s efforts to analyze and optimize internal and external processes.
• Must have computer skills and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, email, Internet navigation, web-based tools, and other specialized equipment.
• Able to stand and sit as needed on project work sites, climb ladders, work at heights, and work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions.
• Ability to safely navigate construction work sites with uneven terrain.
• Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and make recommendations.
• Strong leadership abilities and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated team-building skills.
• Able to self-direct, manage, and prioritize.
• Willing and able to deal constructively with conflicts.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position is contingent upon the award.

STATUS:

Full-time

The base salary range for this position is $130,000.00 to $160,000.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on work location, qualifications, experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for semi-annual bonuses
• Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits (for individual)
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401(k)/Roth 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Reimbursement
• Numerous Training and Professional Development opportunities
• Wellness Program & Fitness Program Reimbursement

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

MBP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.