Senior Construction Manager - Commercial Construction

Columbia, South Carolina Permanent USD120,000 - USD160,000 per year View Job Description
The Senior Project Manager will oversee commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, managing budgets, schedules, and client relationships. This role supports a growing backlog of work and offers strong visibility within a local, relationship-driven construction team.
  • Lead $5M-$20M projects with strong local pipeline
  • Clear leadership path within stable, respected regional GC

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a well-established, mid-sized general contractor with over 30 years of success in the South Carolina market. The company is known for its strong local presence, design-build expertise, and collaborative culture, offering the stability of a long-standing contractor with the feel of a close-knit team.

Job Description

  • Lead projects from preconstruction through completion
  • Manage budgets, schedules, and subcontractor coordination
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships
  • Coordinate with Superintendents and field teams
  • Oversee multiple projects ranging from $5M-$20M
  • Support design-build and negotiated project delivery
  • Mentor junior PMs and assist in team development



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The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Construction Manager should have:

  • Solid experience as a Project Manager / Senior PM in commercial construction
  • Background managing mid-sized projects ($5M-$20M)
  • Experience across sectors such as retail, office, education, healthcare, or industrial
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Stable work history with strong tenure
  • Preference for candidates local to Columbia, SC (relocation considered)

What's on Offer

  • Competitive annual salary ranging from USD 120.000 to USD 160.000.
  • Annual bonus potential
  • Vehicle + fuel stipend
  • Company laptop and phone
  • PTO, vacation, and sick time
  • 401(k) with match after 1 year
  • Full insurance benefits package
Contact
Lucía Candanedo
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7036371

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Columbia
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lucía Candanedo
Job Reference
JN-062026-7036371