Assistant Project Manager - Custom Homes - Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina Permanent USD80,000 - USD100,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the successful delivery of luxury custom home projects throughout the Charleston area. This role offers hands-on exposure to all phases of residential construction while working closely with experienced project leaders on high-quality, architecturally distinctive homes.
  • Join a growing luxury custom home builder with strong backlog
  • Work on high-end homes across Charleston's premier markets

About Our Client



Our client is a well-established construction firm with a strong reputation for quality, craftsmanship, and long-term client relationships. The company offers a collaborative team environment, a diverse project portfolio, and a healthy pipeline of work that supports continued growth.

Job Description

    • Assist Project Managers with planning, coordination, and execution of luxury custom home projects.
    • Support project schedules, procurement activities, budgets, and documentation throughout the construction lifecycle.
    • Coordinate with homeowners, design professionals, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure project goals are achieved.
    • Track project progress and help resolve issues impacting schedule, quality, or budget.
    • Maintain project records, contracts, submittals, RFIs, and other construction documentation.
    • Participate in project meetings and communicate updates with internal and external stakeholders.
    • Monitor construction activities to ensure work aligns with design intent and quality standards.
    • Support project closeout activities and ensure a positive client experience from start to finish.
    • Contribute to a team environment focused on accountability, safety, innovation, and service excellence.

    MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

    MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

    The Successful Applicant



    Must-Have Qualifications

    • Experience supporting residential or custom home construction projects.
    • Background working on high-end residential, luxury home, or custom home builds.
    • Strong organizational and communication skills.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
    • Interest in delivering exceptional customer and homeowner experiences.
    • Ability to work on projects within the Charleston, SC market.



    Preferred Experience

    • Experience collaborating with architects, interior designers, and residential construction teams.
    • Exposure to project scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and construction administration.
    • Familiarity with luxury residential finishes and custom home building processes.
    • Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is advantageous.

    What's on Offer

    • Competitive compensation package of $80,000 to $95,000.
    • Join a company with over 20 years of success and deep roots in the Charleston market.
    • Work on unique luxury custom homes rather than repetitive production housing projects.
    • Be part of a close-knit team that values trust, quality, collaboration, and professional growth.
    • Step into a role backed by a strong project pipeline, including multiple newly awarded custom home projects extending into 2027.



    We invite motivated candidates in the Charleston to apply TODAY this exciting opportunity to advance their career in the construction department. All resumes will be reviewed within 24 hours!

    Contact
    Helen Linehan
    Quote job ref
    JN-092026-7104605

    Job summary

    Sector
    Construction
    Sub Sector
    Site Manager
    Industry
    Property
    Where
    Charleston
    Contract Type
    Permanent
    Consultant name
    Helen Linehan
    Job Reference
    JN-092026-7104605
     

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