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Project Manager

Vaco Charlotte

We are currently seeking an experienced project manager to join a growing team!

About the Opportunity



We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing project planning, budgeting, scheduling, client communication, and field operations while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.


The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with strong construction management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to successfully manage multiple stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide overall leadership and direction for assigned construction projects.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships throughout the project.
  • Lead project teams, including project managers, field personnel, subcontractors, and consultants.
  • Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and financial reporting.
  • Monitor project schedules and coordinate activities to ensure timely completion.
  • Ensure work is completed in accordance with contract documents, project specifications, and quality standards.
  • Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to resolve project issues.
  • Promote and enforce safety policies and regulatory compliance across all project activities.
  • Review project risks and implement proactive solutions to minimize delays and cost impacts.
  • Support estimating and preconstruction efforts, including reviewing project opportunities and assisting with budgeting.
  • Oversee subcontractor performance, contract compliance, and project coordination.
  • Mentor and support project team members while fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation and provide regular progress updates to internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
  • 10 years of progressive experience managing commercial construction projects.
  • Experience with design-build or alternative project delivery methods is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of construction management principles, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using construction management software such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Sage, or similar platforms is preferred.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.


EEO Notice


Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.


Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io .


Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

Representation Notice


By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

Privacy Notice


Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

  • California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .
  • Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here .
  • Residents of all other states may access our policies here .
  • Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here .
  • Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here .
Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here ( ). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice


Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
  • the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
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