Senior Project Manager
Surefire Construction Group Charlotte, North Carolina
Residential Commercial Insurance Restoration CapEx Municipal Government
We Are Not Looking for an Average Project Manager.
We're looking for the person other contractors wish they had.
The individual who walks onto a project and immediately brings order to chaos.
The person who sees problems before anyone else does, builds systems instead of excuses, demands excellence from subcontractors, earns respect from clients, and treats every project like it's their own business.
If you're looking for a company where you simply "manage projects," this probably isn't the place for you.
If you're looking to build something exceptional while working alongside people who refuse to accept mediocrity, keep reading.
Who We Are
Surefire Construction Group is a Veteran-Owned General Contracting Firm serving the greater Charlotte region and surrounding.
We specialize in Occupied Renovations:
- Insurance Reconstruction
- Residential Remodeling
- Commercial Renovations
- Capital Improvement (CapEx) Projects
- Government & Municipal Construction
- Public Bid Projects
- Structural Repairs
- Disaster Restoration
Our clients range from homeowners and property managers to municipalities, commercial property owners, and insurance carriers.
We don't compete on price.
We compete on professionalism, communication, execution, and trust.
Our Culture
Everything we do is built around one philosophy:
The Surefire Method
Transparency
No surprises.
No hidden information.
No blaming others.
We communicate honestly with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and teammates.
Education
We don't simply tell people what we're doing.
We explain why.
An educated client becomes a confident client.
Documentation
If it wasn't documented...
It didn't happen.
Every conversation.
Every change.
Every inspection.
Every photo.
Every project.
Documentation protects our clients, our company, and our reputation.
Who You Are
You are the person everyone calls when the project is falling apart.
You don't panic.
You organize.
You naturally create structure where others create confusion.
You have extremely high standards.
You don't need someone reminding you to follow up.
You don't need constant supervision.
You don't wait to be told what to do.
You take ownership.
You think three steps ahead.
You finish what you start.
You care about details because details determine profitability.
You believe excuses are expensive.
What You'll Own
You will have complete ownership of multiple residential and commercial construction projects from project turnover through final completion.
You'll lead projects involving:
- Insurance reconstruction
- Commercial renovations
- Residential remodels
- Multifamily CapEx programs
- Municipal improvements
- Government contracts
- Public bid work
- Structural repairs
- Occupied renovations
This is not a desk job.
This is leadership.
Responsibilities
Project Leadership
Own every assigned project from start to finish.
Create and maintain project schedules.
Coordinate all subcontractors.
Manage inspections.
Maintain production schedules.
Monitor budgets.
Track progress.
Ensure projects remain profitable.
Drive projects to completion without constant oversight.
Field Management
Lead subcontractors with professionalism and accountability.
Maintain jobsite quality.
Maintain jobsite safety.
Verify work before approving payment.
Identify issues before they become problems.
Coordinate inspections.
Conduct punch lists.
Deliver projects that exceed expectations.
Client Experience
Maintain proactive communication with clients.
Set expectations early.
Resolve problems professionally.
Protect relationships.
Represent Surefire Construction Group with professionalism at every interaction.
Documentation
Maintain complete project documentation using:
- CompanyCam
- Beam
- Google Workspace
- Xactimate
- Digital project files
Every conversation.
Every change order.
Every inspection.
Every progress update.
Every approval.
Financial Accountability
Review labor productivity.
Monitor subcontractor performance.
Protect project budgets.
Manage change orders.
Identify additional revenue opportunities.
Ensure accurate invoicing support.
Protect company profitability.
What Success Looks Like
Projects finish on time.
Budgets are protected.
Clients become repeat customers.
Subcontractors respect your leadership.
Problems are solved before management hears about them.
The CEO doesn't have to wonder how your projects are doing.
Because they're already handled.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years managing construction projects
- Experience with residential and commercial construction
- Experience leading multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong understanding of scheduling and sequencing
- Experience managing subcontractors
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong technology skills
- Valid driver's license
- Clean professional appearance
Preferred Experience
Experience in one or more of the following:
- Insurance restoration
- Xactimate
- Government projects
- Municipal construction
- Public bid work
- CapEx programs
- Multifamily renovations
- Commercial interiors
- Structural repair
- Occupied renovations
The Person Who Will Excel Here
You naturally...
✔ Take ownership.
✔ Hate unfinished work.
✔ Notice details other people miss.
✔ Hold subcontractors accountable.
✔ Stay calm under pressure.
✔ Keep promises.
✔ Communicate proactively.
✔ Solve problems instead of creating them.
✔ Continuously improve systems.
✔ Protect company reputation as if it were your own.
This Position Is NOT For Someone Who...
- Needs constant direction.
- Avoids difficult conversations.
- Blames subcontractors for poor planning.
- Misses deadlines.
- Doesn't answer their phone.
- Struggles with technology.
- Leaves documentation incomplete.
- Thinks "good enough" is acceptable.
- Wants to simply collect a paycheck.
Compensation
We believe exceptional people should be exceptionally rewarded.
We offer:
- Competitive base salary
- Performance bonuses
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (based on experience)
- Company technology
- Continuing education
- Professional development
- Leadership growth opportunities
- Long-term career advancement
- The opportunity to help build one of the region's premier general contracting firms
Compensation is based on experience, leadership ability, and demonstrated performance.
Why Surefire?
We're building something bigger than construction projects.
We're building a company known for integrity, professionalism, and operational excellence.
We hire adults.
We trust our people.
We believe in autonomy with accountability.
We believe the best employees don't need to be managed—they need to be empowered.
If you're looking for a place where your work matters, your ideas are valued, and your performance directly impacts your career, we'd like to meet you.
We hire for character first and experience second. We can teach software, systems, and our processes. We cannot teach ownership, integrity, urgency, accountability, or the relentless pursuit of excellence. If those qualities describe you, we want to talk.
How to Apply
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role.
Email: [email protected]
In your cover letter, tell us about the most difficult construction project you've ever managed, what went wrong, how you handled it, and what you learned from it.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Project Management: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
