Senior Project Manager — Luxury Custom Home Construction
Charleston, SC | Full-Time
About The Company
We construct custom residential projects at the high end of the luxury market in the Charleston, SC area. Projects are built in collaboration with architects and interior designers, including firms with published work in industry publications. Project scope, budget, and design complexity require a senior-level project manager capable of managing job roles and responsibilities independently.
The Role
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for day-to-day execution of custom home construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. Responsibilities include field supervision, quality control, schedule management, and serving as the primary point of contact between the field, the client, and the design team.
This is a senior-level position. Candidates should have prior experience independently managing high-end custom residential projects of comparable scope. Depending on performance, this role may lead to management or leadership responsibilities within the company.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full project lifecycle for custom residential construction, from pre-construction through closeout
- Read and execute architectural and design plans in the field
- Develop and maintain the project schedule, and hold trades, suppliers, the design team, and the client accountable to it
- Perform quality control on work completed by trades and on materials sourced and installed
- Serve as a point of contact for clients and design teams on project status and field conditions
- Identify and resolve field issues, including scheduling conflicts, plan discrepancies, and site conditions
- Maintain professional working relationships with trades and suppliers
- Understand and manage budgets, change orders, and purchasing. Be able to identify items that will negatively impact margins. Ability to identify and address potential issues before they affect schedule or budget.
- Support the training and development of junior project managers and site staff
- On-site presence — this role requires majority of time spent on active job sites, in addition to administrative and coordination work from the field
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of project management experience in high-end custom residential construction; larger-scale luxury projects preferred
- Prior experience working directly with clients and with named or published architects and designers
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents, specifications, and shop drawings
- Working knowledge of project management software (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend, CoConstruct, MS Project)
- Demonstrated ability to manage a project schedule while maintaining quality standards
- Ability to hold clients and design teams accountable to project requirements and timelines
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
- Ability to debrief Leadership of well thought out possible solutions to field/plan issues and contradictions and accept collaboration and feedback from Leadership
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to hold and elevate site safety and cleanliness.
- Provide a clean driving record
Additional Qualifications
- Ability to maintain consistent performance during schedule delays, material shortages, or client-driven changes
- Discretion in handling confidential client and project information
- Attention to construction and finish detail consistent with high-end residential standards
- Willingness to accept feedback and correct errors promptly
- Willingness to learn, follow and continue to contribute to the updates for company systems, processes, and standards
- Consistent follow-through on commitments and deadlines
- Interest in long-term employment and growth within the company
Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation commensurate with experience
- Retirement plan with company match
- Health care
- Company Cell Phone
- Company Computer/iPad
- Company vehicle
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Opportunity for advancement into management or leadership roles based on performance
- Opportunity to work on projects featured in industry publications
To Apply
Applications will be evaluated based on relevant experience and the response to the question below. Please submit:
- Resume
- A list of your 3 most relevant luxury/custom projects, including approximate budget and your specific role (photos optional)
Applications submitted without the written response will not be reviewed.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Company truck
- Dental insurance
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
