Senior Project Manager "Office Lead" - Columbia, SC

Columbia, South Carolina Permanent USD120,000 - USD150,000 per year View Job Description
The Senior Project Manager / Office Lead will serve as the most senior leader in the Columbia, SC office. Initially, this role is hands‑on, estimating, managing projects, and serving as the primary owner contact. Over time, the role is intended to evolve into full office leadership, overseeing people, operations, and continued growth.
  • Run and grow a local office with full autonomy and true ownership mindset
  • Uncapped bonus upside tied directly to projects you win and deliver

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a well‑established, faith‑based general contractor operating across South Carolina and Georgia for decades. The firm focuses on local commercial construction, maintains strong owner relationships, and places a premium on trust, accountability, and long‑term commitment. Leadership is lean, access to decision‑makers is immediate, and top performers are rewarded with autonomy and significant financial upside.

Job Description

  • Estimate, win, and manage projects end‑to‑end.
  • Oversee multiple local commercial projects simultaneously.
  • Act as the primary owner contact and trusted representative of the office.
  • Provide day‑to‑day leadership to the local Project Manager.
  • Coordinate closely with Superintendents and office support staff.
  • Maintain strong relationships with local subcontractors and vendors.
  • Help grow the office over time through execution and reputation (not immediate BD).
  • Operate with accountability, autonomy, and an ownership mindset.



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

  • Senior‑level Project Management experience (SPM / PX‑capable).
  • Comfortable estimating and running projects independently.
  • Confident speaking directly with Owners and stakeholders.
  • Strong roots in the Columbia, SC market with local subcontractor relationships.
  • Thrive in environments with high autonomy and accountability.
  • Healthcare / medical project experience is a plus.
  • Prior experience leading small teams or offices preferred.
  • Not seeking candidates who require heavy structure or micromanagement.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive annual salary ranging from USD 120.000 to USD 150.000.
  • Vehicle Allowance: $900/month
  • Health Insurance: Family coverage available
  • PTO:
    • 2 weeks standard
    • Office closed (paid) between Christmas & New Year's
  • Project‑based bonuses
  • Percentage of profit on every project you estimate and run
  • End‑of‑year bonus tied to divisional P&L performance
  • Clear expectation that top performers can earn more in bonuses than base salary
Contact
Lucía Candanedo
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7004755

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Columbia
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lucía Candanedo
Job Reference
JN-042026-7004755