Project Manager - Commercial Construction & Business Development

OVERVIEW

SERD is a specialty subcontractor providing lightweight insulation concrete (LWIC) roof decks, metal decking, tectum acoustical roof deck panels, and engineered fills. SERD was originally founded as Southeastern Roof Decks in 1963 and for 50 years primarily specialized in lightweight insulating concrete roof deck systems. SERD continues to provide top quality construction services to customers and operates in Georgia, Tennessee, The Carolinas, and Alabama.

The Project Manager is responsible for leading commercial construction projects from inception through completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality and contractual requirements. This position combines project management expertise with business development responsibilities, requiring a balance of operational leadership, technical knowledge, and client relationship management.

The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams, coordinating all phases of project execution while driving business growth opportunities and maintaining strong customer relationships. This role requires excellent leadership, communication, strategic planning, financial management, and organizational skills.

Business Development Territory:
Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, and North Carolina.

Education & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience managing commercial construction projects.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated success in both commercial construction and business development.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, civil design principles, and applicable building codes and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Willingness to participate in field training alongside crews to develop a comprehensive understanding of company operations, project scopes, and workflows.
• Ability to travel overnight approximately 25%-30% of the work week as required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

• Develop, maintain, and expand relationships with roofing contractors, architects, design professionals, general contractors, consultants, and building owners.
• Actively participate in industry organizations and professional associations, including IIBEC, AIA, CEFPI, NRCA, NRDCA, and similar groups.
• Track business development activities, opportunities, and project pipelines using CRM software.
• Provide bi-monthly business development reports and activity updates to leadership.
• Conduct Lunch-and-Learn presentations and educational sessions for clients and industry professionals.
• Assist with specification development, roof plans, construction details, and budget pricing.
• Perform field investigations and gather existing building data, including roof cores, measurements, and condition assessments, to support estimating and project development.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within assigned territories.

Project Management

• Manage all phases of construction projects to ensure compliance with schedule, budget, quality, safety, and performance standards.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and technical support to field personnel, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project schedules, providing weekly direction and updates to project teams.
• Coordinate jobsite activities, inspections, meetings, material deliveries, and project logistics.
• Collaborate closely with superintendents to ensure efficient field operations and successful project execution.
• Monitor labor productivity, material usage, and overall project performance against budgets and estimates.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, including engineering, design, scheduling, and operational challenges.
• Manage communication and coordination among clients, suppliers, consultants, engineers of record, and other project stakeholders.
• Lead project kickoff, production, design review, and…