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Construction Manager (Wilmington, NC)

Wheeler Staffing Partners

Wilmington, NC

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
LOCATION
Wilmington, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago
Construction Manager
Location: Wilmington, NC (100% Onsite)
Compensation: $88,000 – $110,000 annually
Additional Compensation:
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Vehicle allowance
• Phone allowance
• Mileage reimbursement

Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: No overnight travel required (daily commute to project site only)
Relocation: Open to candidates within surrounding regions; local candidates preferred
Position Overview
Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee large-scale healthcare construction projects in Wilmington, NC. This role is responsible for providing on-site leadership, managing daily field operations, ensuring schedule adherence, and coordinating all subcontractor and vendor activity.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience managing $10M+ commercial construction projects, has hands-on knowledge of pull planning and the Last Planner System, and excels in fast-paced, safety-driven environments.
Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all on-site construction activities and serve as the primary field authority for assigned projects

  • Champion jobsite safety by implementing and enforcing the Site-Specific Safety Plan

  • Lead safety meetings, oversee site logistics, and manage incident response and reporting

  • Develop, maintain, and update the project schedule; ensure schedule integrity and recovery planning

  • Lead pull planning sessions and manage Last Planner System execution

  • Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and inspectors to ensure compliance with contract documents

  • Oversee site quality assurance and ensure adherence to project specifications

  • Manage AHJ inspections, third-party inspections, and client walkthroughs

  • Track daily field activity and produce accurate daily reports

  • Review submittals, RFIs, and subcontractor invoices

  • Ensure proper coordination between trades to maintain schedule and quality

  • Support procurement, material delivery scheduling, and logistics planning

  • Monitor project progress and report status to project leadership

  • Ensure compliance with all state, local, and federal regulations

  • Support commissioning and closeout activities

  • Promote company standards, culture, and professionalism on-site
Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience managing large-scale ($10M+) commercial construction projects

  • Experience in healthcare or higher education construction strongly preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management preferred (or equivalent experience in HVAC/Plumbing)

  • Strong knowledge of pull planning and the Last Planner System

  • Proficiency in Procore, Primavera, and Microsoft Office Suite

  • Strong leadership and team management skills

  • Excellent organizational, scheduling, and communication abilities

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

  • Comfortable managing ambiguity and resolving field challenges
Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary: $88,000 – $110,000

  • Discretionary annual bonus

  • Monthly vehicle allowance ($452)

  • Monthly phone allowance ($80)

  • Mileage reimbursement

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) with company match

    • 100% match on first 3%

    • 50% match on next 2%

  • 120 hours PTO

  • 9 paid holidays
Why Join Wheeler Staffing Partners?
At Wheeler Staffing Partners, we connect experienced construction professionals with impactful projects that match their expertise and career goals. We pride ourselves on strong partnerships, career growth opportunities, and placing talent where they can thrive and lead.

About the Company

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Wheeler Staffing Partners

Wheeler Staffing Partners' (WSP) has outstanding client relationships providing consultants with access to some of the most desirable employment opportunities across the nation. Our experience, the solutions we provide, our business processes, and partnerships with our consultants and clients has made the company one of the most sought after placement firms for job seekers and companies of all sizes. WSP, provides all candidates with career opportunities, skill assessments, and interview consulting services and our clients with the candidates that meet their culture and skill set. From our Executive Retained Search Teams, Direct Hire and Contract Staffing Professionals to our RPO Service offerings, we create models to deliver a world-class service, with a sense of urgency and professionalism at the best price. Let us put our expertise and services to work for you!

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2014
WEBSITE
http://wheelersp.com/