Senior Project Manager - Charleston

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Project Manager – Charleston

As Senior Project Manager, you'll own construction services The Samet Way on our most complex civic and education-based projects—including this courthouse project—managing budgets, schedules, and quality from preconstruction through closeout while mentoring the next generation of project managers. A depth of experience with concrete and structural steel is essential.

You'll build and manage client relationships across the full project lifecycle, resolve cost and schedule challenges as they arise, and drive the standards that keep every project profitable and on track.

What You'll Do

• Assist preconstruction personnel with project procurement strategies, including trade partner solicitation and quantitative take-offs, with particular focus on concrete and structural steel scopes.

• Manage designers and design/procurement completion for negotiated design-build or construction management projects within the civic or education sectors.

• Support team preparation for sales presentations and interviews with prospective clients, especially on civic or institutional projects.

• Develop, maintain, and manage client relationships and accounts throughout the project lifecycle.

• Develop Project Management Plans (PMP), including Project Team Work Plans and Responsibility Matrix, and implement PMP work plans as projects require.

• Develop and organize job cost codes and establish buy-out strategies to maximize profit potential, with special emphasis on concrete and structural steel trades.

• Develop project schedules using company software, including detailed work breakdown structures for courthouse and large-scale civic projects.

• Understand and execute Owner Contract terms, conditions, payment requirements, schedule requirements, and risk elements, as often seen in civic and education projects.

• Understand all requirements defined in project plans and specifications.

• Delineate work scope and prepare written scopes of work for subcontract agreements; prepare and execute purchase orders and subcontracts in accordance with contract signature policy limits.

• Implement risk management plans for subcontractor/supplier set-up, selection, and management, including trade partners specializing in concrete and structural steel.

• Ensure bonds and insurance requirements are fulfilled for owner contracts and subcontracts before work commencement.

• File required notices, including Notice of Contract and Notice to Lien Agent, within specified timeframes.

• Mentor and provide guidance to lower-tier project managers, engineers, and administrators.

• Manage client relations throughout the project, with a focus on "Raving Fan" ratings and client satisfaction.

• Ensure fair treatment of trade partners and develop new trade partner relationships within the civic/education and structural trades.

• Prepare accurate cost projection reports and cash flow projections for GM review and approval.

• Implement change management processes with owners and designers, tracking via Prolog.

• Process owner, subcontractor, and vendor invoices according to established accounting department dates.

• Resolve cost issues and conflicts with trade partners in a timely manner.

• Conduct and document trade partner pre-installation meetings before work begins, especially for concrete and structural steel scopes.

• Develop and execute Quality Control/Quality Assurance measures following "Never Fail" guidelines.

• Implement document control processes to maintain current plans and specifications.

• Prepare and distribute monthly Owner Project Status Reports as required by the owner contract.

• Conduct and document project meetings, with emphasis on time, money, quality, and scope.

• Participate in weekly coordination meetings within Prolog, documenting all project-related items.

• Update and maintain project system modules and logs, including PCO/COR/CO Logs and Drawing/Specification Logs.

• Update the master project construction schedule and distribute to stakeholders on a consistent basis.

• Manage schedule changes and provide corrective action to maintain schedule requirements.

• Prepare three-week look-ahead schedules and hold trade partners accountable for milestone dates.

• Ensure project closeout documents — as-built drawings, specifications, and required documentation — are prepared in a timely manner.

• Conduct 11-month project walkthroughs with the Superintendent, Owner, and Designer to identify non-compliant work.

• Ensure Site-Specific Safety Plans are in place, followed, and properly documented by the project team.

• Promote safe work practices and collaborate with subcontractors to improve their safety programs, with attention to courthouse and large-scale concrete/steel work.

What You Bring

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

• 7-10+ years of experience managing commercial/industrial, education, civic, multi-family, or healthcare construction projects, including significant experience leading civic or education-based projects and courthouse or institutional builds.

• Proven depth in concrete and structural steel construction, including formwork, reinforcement, sequencing, and quality management for public sector facilities.

• Proven experience mentoring and guiding project managers, engineers, and administrators.

• 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.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and client accounts throughout the project lifecycle.

• Proven ability to exceed client expectations and resolve cost issues and conflicts in a timely manner.

• Proven ability to build effective working relationships with all stakeholders.

• Demonstrated commitment to conducting business honestly and supporting company values.

• Ability to identify root causes, gather information from multiple sources, and make timely decisions.

• Ability to embrace change and manage pressure while balancing priorities across multiple projects.

• Clear written and oral communication skills, with effective presentation abilities.

• A drive to continuously seek better methods and creative solutions.

• Effective time management and systematic work processes.

Additional Requirements

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, walk on rough or uneven surfaces, use hands and fingers to feel or handle equipment and files, reach with hands and arms, drive, bend, talk, see, and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb stairs or ladders, balance, kneel, crouch, and turn or twist. The employee may infrequently be required to crawl. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: The work environment is in an office and requires frequent, recurring visits to construction sites. The area can fluctuate from low to high noise level. The temperature of the work environment is variable based on location. Frequent travel is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions, long correspondence, and memos. Ability to write complex correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one, small, and large group situations to Associates or clients of the organization.

Computer Skills: Intermediate skill level in the Microsoft Office suite and SharePoint. Ability to effectively communicate and interact with associates remotely through platforms like Zoom or Teams. Ability to type complex correspondence.

Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to comprehend and execute detailed instructions, both written and oral, using common sense reasoning. Ability to navigate obstacles involving few concrete variables in conventional situations.

Certificates and Licenses: A valid driver's license is required.

Why Samet

At Samet, we build more than projects—we build people. As one of the fastest-growing construction firms in the Southeast, we give our team the tools, training, and trust to take on real responsibility early and grow into the leaders our projects need.

You'll learn directly from some of the best builders in the business, backed by structured development through Samet University and Builders Building Builders. You'll work on meaningful projects, supported by an award-winning safety culture and a team that genuinely looks out for one another. And you'll do it all The Samet Way: with integrity, a commitment to quality, and a belief that how we build matters as much as what we build.

If you're ready to grow your career with a company that's invested in your success, we'd love to meet you.

Notice to Third-Party Recruiters and Agencies

Samet Corporation does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions and does not permit recruiters or agencies to solicit candidates to our hiring managers or employees. Resumes are only accepted under a signed agreement and a written request from the Director of Talent Strategy for a specific opening; no other Samet Corporation employee is authorized to engage an agency or bind the company. Any resume submitted otherwise becomes the property of Samet Corporation and may be pursued without obligation to pay a fee. All partnership and agreement inquiries must be directed to the Director of Talent Strategy.

Samet Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Samet participates in E-Verify.