Project Manager- Commercial Construction

ROJECT MANAGER - COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

Location: Charleston, SC

A growing commercial General Contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its Charleston, SC team. This is a confidential opportunity with a company that values integrity, accountability, teamwork, strong relationships, and quality construction.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, solutions-oriented Project Manager who can take ownership of projects from preconstruction through closeout. This is an opportunity to work closely with leadership, clients, architects, subcontractors, and field teams while having a meaningful impact on the success and growth of the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and cost controls.
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and pay applications.
• Review plans, specifications, scopes, and project requirements.
• Work closely with Superintendents and field teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Identify potential issues early and develop proactive solutions.
• Monitor project financials, costs, and profitability.
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication throughout the project.
• Coordinate project documentation and closeout activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 or more years of commercial construction Project Management experience.
• Experience working for a commercial General Contractor or Construction Management firm.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, plans, specifications, scheduling, and project financials.
• Experience managing projects through all phases of construction.
• Strong communication, organizational, and client-facing skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with both office and field teams.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, or construction scheduling software.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Commercial renovations, occupied facilities, healthcare, K-12 or higher education, government, institutional construction, design-build, historic renovation, commercial upfits, or tenant improvements.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The right person will be low ego, highly accountable, proactive, organized, and solutions-oriented. This individual should take ownership of projects, communicate proactively, build strong relationships, understand the financial side of construction, and work effectively with Superintendents and field teams.

WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?

Join a growing organization where your experience and contributions will be recognized. This role offers meaningful project ownership, direct access to leadership and clients, and the opportunity to make an impact within a growing commercial construction company.

This is a confidential search. Company information will be provided to qualified candidates during the interview process.

To learn more about this opportunity, contact Melissa Strater with gpac.

Apply now and send your resume to

melissa.strater@gogpac.com

All qualified individuals will be contacted by Melissa Strater for a fully confidential conversation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.