Project Manager - Charleston

This position will support our Charleston, SC regional office. As a Project Manager, you'll take full ownership of construction services The Samet Way - leading project delivery from preconstruction through closeout while safeguarding budgets, schedules, and quality at every step.

You’ll drive client relationships, mentor the next generation of project managers and engineers, and make the calls that keep complex projects on track and profitable.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with project procurement strategy, trade partner solicitation, quantitative take-offs, and general conditions development.

• Manage designers and design/procurement completion for negotiated, design-build, or construction management at-risk projects.

• Support sales presentations and develop and maintain client relationships before, during, and after construction completion.

• Participate in developing Project Management Plans (PMP), including teamwork plans and responsibility matrices.

• Develop organized job cost codes and establish buyout strategies to maximize profit potential.

• Create detailed project schedules using company software, including work breakdown structures appropriate for owner contract requirements.

• Understand all contract terms, conditions, payment requirements, schedule demands, and risk elements.

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all project requirements as defined in plans and specifications.

• Create detailed scopes of work and prepare purchase orders and subcontracts within established signature policy limits.

• Implement prequalification and risk management plans for subcontractor and supplier selection.

• Ensure all required bonds and insurance coverage (GL, WC, PL, AL,  ) are in place before work commencement.

• File required notices of contracts, lien agent notices, and project statements within specified time frames.

• Ensure all subcontracts are executed before on-site work begins.

• Mentor junior project managers, engineers, and coordinators, providing clear direction and empowering team autonomy.

• Maintain client relations consistent with account management plans, targeting "Raving Fan" ratings (9/10) on surveys.

• Ensure fair treatment of trade partners and develop new relationships for future company benefit.

• Prepare accurate cost projections and cash flow forecasts, and implement change management processes.

• Conduct pre-installation meetings, implement "Never Fail" guidelines, and maintain document control processes.

• Prepare monthly owner status reports and document all project meetings and conversations.

• Maintain all project system modules and logs in Prolog (PCO/COR/CO Logs, Drawing/Specification Logs, Submittal Logs, RFI Logs, etc.).

• Update and distribute master construction schedules monthly, and manage schedule changes and corrective actions.

• Hold trade partners accountable for milestone dates.

• Ensure record documents (as-built drawings) are updated and maintained for owner turnover.

• Prepare punch lists and coordinate completion with trade partners, designers, and owners.

• Conduct 11-month project walkthroughs and correct any non-compliant work.

• Ensure site-specific safety plans and work scope safety plans are in place and followed.

• Promote best-in-class safe work practices and work with subcontractors to improve their safety programs.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business administration, or comparable relevant experience.

• 5+ years of experience managing commercial/industrial, education, multi-family, or healthcare construction projects.

• Strong leadership, management, and computer skills, with excellent attention to detail.

• Valid driver's license required.

• LEED Green Associate accreditation status (preferred).

• 30-Hour OSHA certification.

• Proven ability to exceed client…