Project Manager

Job Description

About the Company

Just Construction is partnering with a well-established regional general contractor with over 60 years of experience delivering complex industrial, manufacturing and mission-critical construction projects across the Southeast. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering technically challenging projects, maintaining long-standing client relationships and developing its own in-house construction capabilities. This is an opportunity to join a financially established contractor with a strong reputation, repeat client relationships and a substantial portfolio of technically challenging projects.

About the Role

Project Manager – Industrial / Mission Critical Construction

Location: Charlotte, NC – Projects across the Carolinas, Georgia and Virginia

Due to continued project activity and a growing portfolio, the company is interested in meeting experienced Project Managers who can take full ownership of major construction projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on with project delivery, wants genuine autonomy and is comfortable taking responsibility for the financial and operational performance of their projects. As Project Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of projects typically valued between $10M and $30M+, with an average project duration of approximately 8–12 months. This is a highly operational, site-based position, with Project Managers spending approximately 80% of their time on site. You will effectively operate as the CEO of your individual project, with full responsibility for its financial performance, programme, resources and overall execution. Initially, you may be paired with an experienced Project Manager on an existing data centre project to learn the company's processes and approach before taking full ownership of your own projects. Unlike businesses where Project Managers oversee numerous smaller projects, this company gives its PMs genuine ownership of individual projects, substantial decision-making authority and direct accountability for financial performance. For someone who enjoys running projects like their own business and wants to be rewarded for successful project delivery, this is an excellent opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of project delivery from post-award handover through to completion and closeout.
• Assume overall P&L responsibility, managing project budgets, financial forecasting, cost control and profitability.
• Lead project teams comprising Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, safety personnel and quality professionals.
• Spend significant time on site, providing hands-on leadership and maintaining direct oversight of project execution.
• Coordinate with the preconstruction team during project handover, scope reviews and mobilisation.
• Develop and manage construction schedules, resources, procurement activities and subcontractor performance.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and implement solutions to maintain programme and budget.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, design teams, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with quality, safety and contractual requirements.
• Make key operational and commercial decisions, taking accountability for project performance.

Required Skills

• The company is particularly interested in Project Managers with experience delivering complex industrial or manufacturing construction projects.
• You should have a proven ability to manage sizeable construction projects, lead multidisciplinary teams and take full commercial and operational ownership.
• The successful individual will be comfortable working in a site-based environment, managing demanding construction programmes and making decisions independently.

Preferred Skills

• Relevant project backgrounds could include:
• Data centre construction and mission-critical facilities.
• Pharmaceutical and life sciences manufacturing.
• Automotive manufacturing facilities.
• Aerospace and advanced manufacturing.
• Industrial processing and production facilities.
• Central energy plants and utility infrastructure.
• Large-scale mechanical and process piping installations.
• Candidates from established industrial general contractors or specialist construction businesses will be particularly relevant.

Pay range and compensation package

• Base salary of $150,000+ depending on experience.
• Annual performance-related bonus, with established Project Managers typically earning mid-five-figure to six-figure bonuses depending on company and project performance.
• Company vehicle.
• Healthcare and standard company benefits.
• Two weeks' published PTO, with additional flexibility around project completion and downtime.
• Long-term career opportunities within an established and growing construction business.