Senior Project Manager

Job Title:
Senior Project Manager

Location:
North Charleston, SC

Employment Type:
Full-Time

The Senior Project Manager - MEP Specialty focused, is responsible for overseeing all aspects of project administration, including contractual obligations, trade partner agreements, purchase orders, and risk management. This role ensures high-quality work performance, team alignment with project goals, and successful execution of MEP-intensive construction projects. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in commercial construction, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach to managing complex project dynamics.

This is an onsite position.

• Lead coordination between BE&K field supervision, subcontractors, and vendors to maintain alignment with the project schedule
• Represent BE&K professionally with owners, architects, consultants, government authorities, and trade partners

• Develop detailed cost-to-complete forecasts and identify potential financial exposures
• Ensure accurate tracking of field directives and back charges
• Analyze unit price contracts and maintain budget update schedules
• Train project teams on standard operating procedures for budget management

• Monitor and track all proposed change orders (PCOs), both in-scope and out-of-scope
• Provide owners with timely updates on change order status
• Ensure monthly submission of Owner Change Orders (OCOs)
• Recover legitimate GC costs and manage contract allowances proactively

• Establish and execute a comprehensive close-out plan early in the project lifecycle
• Organize and manage completion phases using the Work List System
• Train field staff on close-out procedures and documentation

• Ensure timely approval of monthly pay requisitions by the owner
• Develop and maintain an effective Schedule of Values
• Implement a structured payment collection and subcontractor payment process

• Maintain fiscal responsibility throughout the project lifecycle
• Review subcontractor schedules of values to prevent over payment
• Monitor requisitions for compliance with change order approvals
• Update and present cash flow models to owners

• Establish regular project meetings for effective communication and issue resolution
• Maintain and review project logs (e.g., change management, procurement, RFIs, safety, schedule)
• Conduct monthly focus meetings to identify and address potential risks

• Foster professional, organized relationships with subcontractors
• Address performance issues promptly to mitigate project delays

• Collaborate with superintendents to develop and maintain baseline schedules
• Track schedule impacts and lead efforts to prevent non-excusable delays
• Provide monthly schedule updates and narratives to owners
• Support procurement scheduling and coordination

• Complete buy-out processes efficiently to support timely project execution
• Issue timely notices to owners and subcontractors regarding risks
• Lead submittal and coordination efforts within the first 180 days
• Train project teams on risk mitigation strategies

• Build trust and maintain transparency with owners throughout the project
• Implement the Quality Management Program, including mock-ups and benchmark inspections
• Aim to secure strong owner references and satisfaction

• Promote a collaborative, high-performance team culture
• Set clear expectations and lead by example
• Organize team-building events and training sessions
• Address interpersonal conflicts promptly and constructively

• Oversee staff development and career progression
• Provide ongoing coaching and support to project team members

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering (preferred)
• 10+ years of commercial construction project management experience
• Experience with Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) projects is a strong plus
• Proven ability to achieve profitability goals and maintain strong client/subcontractor relationships
• Strong command…