General Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

General Construction Project Manager

Fountain Services, LLC

About Fountain Services, LLC

Established in 1946, Fountain Services, LLC has been a trusted leader in the electrical contracting industry for over 75 years. With offices across North and South Carolina, we specialize in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical services.

Our mission is to empower employees through ongoing training, career development, and a culture of integrity, accountability, and mutual respect.

We don’t just build electrical systems — we build careers.

Why Join Fountain Services?

• Career Growth : We offer a North Carolina-accredited and Registered Apprenticeship Program. Employees have access to leadership training, including Foreman and Superintendent Academies, and clear pathways for advancement. Tuition reimbursement and bi-annual performance reviews support long-term development.
• Supportive Culture : We foster a work environment that values well-being, professional respect, and collaborative leadership.
• Community Engagement : Our company is actively involved in local communities. We sponsor youth sports programs, nonprofits, and support civic organizations through economic and workforce development boards.
• Benefits:
  • Competitive wages with performance-based bonuses and opportunities for promotion
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement and continued education opportunities
  • Leadership development programs
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Company-sponsored events and team-building activities

Your Role: General Construction Project Manager

The Project Manager is responsible for overall management of construction project, resulting in successful project completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of project budgeting and costing
• Negotiate cost-effective subcontract and material purchases
• Set up and implement job procedures and techniques to assure timely buyout, shop drawing approval and material delivery
• Clearly understand construction risk (sub credit, insurance, bidding, purchasing, LD’s, general conditions, etc.)
• Keep project on schedule and ability to create and update a schedule in scheduling software
• Develop and maintain good relationship with Owner, Architect, and Subcontractors
• Work with Superintendent to develop safety plans and to implement safety procedures
• Maintain timely and accurate reporting to management
• Ability to accurately update/forecast general conditions cost, budgets, contingency, and make cost projections accurate and with consistency
• Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with all contract terms
• Supervise documentation of all significant project events, e.g., accidents, delays, Change Orders
• Participate in preconstruction services and activities
• Ability to accurately and thoroughly scope subcontractor bids
• Maintain quality control (integrity and excellence of completed project)
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of owner draw process (including schedule of values and cost supported vs. percentage complete draws.)
• Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict
• Complete all job close-out procedures

Minimum Requirements

• Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree or equivalent experience
• Field construction management experience (5-8 years, including supervisory skills)
• Leadership ability
• Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency
• Organizational and communication skills
• Drafting and computer skills
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
• Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement, and estimating)
• OSHA 30 Training Certification, or achievement of within six months of hire, maintenance of active certification status

Portfolio

We deliver some of the highest-value and most complex electrical projects in the region. Examples of our work include:

• Charlotte Spectrum Center – Charlotte, NC – $34 million
• Kimpton Hotel Arras – Asheville, NC – $7.7 million
• Appalachian State University Residence Halls – Boone, NC – $22 million
• Greenville Drive Stadium – Greenville, SC – $3 million
• Ballantyne Reimagined – Stream Park and The Amp – Charlotte, NC – $3.7 million

View more projects on our portfolio page:

Our Four Keys to Success

All employees at Fountain Services, from apprentices to project managers, commit to:

1. Show up every day on time
2. Appreciate instruction from leaders
3. Let your work ethic speak for you
4. Retain knowledge

We are looking for professionals who want to build a long-term career with a company that values growth, integrity, and high performance.

If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.