Project Manager - Leading Design-Build GC - Columbia SC

This role offers the opportunity to lead diverse, high-profile commercial construction projects from start to finish, with a focus on delivering quality work that makes an impact in the community. As a Project Manager, you'll take ownership of budgets, schedules, and client relationships while guiding a collaborative team in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Client Details

This Columbia-based general contractor has been a fixture in the local market for more than 30 years, delivering a wide range of commercial projects through both traditional and design-build methods. Their work focuses on manufacturing and industrial facilities, education, healthcare, and municipal/public projects. Known as one of the area's top builders, the firm stands out for its strong design-build capabilities, leadership team with big-firm expertise, and long-standing client relationships. With a deep commitment to the Columbia community, they maintain strong subcontractor partnerships and a workplace culture that emphasises collaboration, career development, and employee retention.

Description

• Oversee all phases of commercial construction projects, from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.

• Manage client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact, fostering trust and repeat business.

• Lead and mentor project teams while coordinating with subcontractors, vendors, and design partners.

• Maintain strict adherence to quality, safety, and compliance standards throughout the project life-cycle

Profile

• Proven experience managing commercial construction projects (manufacturing/industrial, education, healthcare, or public sector)

• Proficiency in construction scheduling and planning

• Solid track record in subcontractor and vendor management

• Experience leading project teams, including mentoring and developing junior staff.

• Excellent client-facing communication skills, able to serve as the primary contact for owners and stakeholders.

• Commitment to quality, safety, and project delivery standards.

Job Offer

• Compensation up to $130k base salary
• Discretionary Bonus
• Company Vehicle
• Company Laptop & Cellphone
• 401k 3% match
• Excellent Healthcare package

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