Construction Site Project Manager - Bodyshop

Construction Site Project Manager – Bodyshop

SWJ Technologie specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a Construction Site Project Manager – Bodyshop for leading and coordinating bodyshop-related construction activities at the production site in the automotive industry. The role is a direct-hire position based in Blythewood, SC, and requires onsite presence. If you are eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application.

This role serves as the central point of contact between plant construction, system integrators, contractors, suppliers, safety teams, and planning leadership. The position ensures projects are delivered on time, in compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and regulatory requirements, while managing daily on-site operations and risks.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison between plant construction, system integrators, contractors, safety teams, and Bodyshop Planning.
• Act as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for bodyshop-related construction activities.
• Conduct daily on-site meetings to review project status, risks, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate suppliers, contractors, and integrators to ensure adherence to project schedules.
• Monitor project progress, timelines, and potential risks.
• Ensure compliance with national, South Carolina state, and company-specific safety regulations.
• Track and report safety-related key performance indicators (KPIs) to leadership.
• Oversee logistics, including shipment schedules, space requirements, waste handling, and traffic management on-site.
• Provide leadership and guidance to contractors and integrators to maintain effective collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Several years of experience in construction or industrial project management.
• Proven experience managing suppliers, contractors, and system integrators.
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality, and regulatory requirements in construction environments.

Required Skills:

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a complex project environment.
• Solid understanding of construction site operations and scheduling.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in automotive manufacturing or bodyshop construction projects.
• Familiarity with KPI-based safety management systems.
• Experience working in large-scale industrial construction projects.
• German language skills are preferred; German-speaking candidates are highly desired.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA Status/Working Schedule:

• Location: in Blythewood / Columbia, SC, USA
• Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours per week
• Overtime: overtime included as part of the role
• Assignment Start: August 2026

This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.