Construction project manager Jobs in Columbia, SC

Project Manager

A fantastic opportunity, seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Project Manager in the Columbia, SC area. You will be responsible for overseeing Heavy Civil construction projects from start to finish, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and to the company's quality standard. Salary : $85K - $125K Base hours : M - F, 40hrs Reports to : Field Operations Manager Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, PTO, Holidays.

Role & Responsibilities :

• Working with General Superintendents, Superintendents and Foremen you will build a team atmosphere to allow all supervisors, foreman and operators to thrive and succeed.
• Planning, coordinating and managing all phases of heavy civil projects, including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closeout.
• Establishing project objectives, scope and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and ensuring alignment with client requirements.
• Developing and managing project schedules, budgets and resource allocations to ensure cost efficiency and timely delivery.
• Liaising with owners, architects, engineers, contractors and subcontractors to monitor construction progress, resolve issues and ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Managing procurement processes, including bid evaluations, contract negotiations and vendor selection.
• Oversee project budgeting and cost control and manage change orders to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Conducting regular site inspections to assess project progress, identify risks, and ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain effective communication with project team members and stakeholders to provide project updates, address concerns and foster strong working relationships.
• Creates and manages a project budget based on the company's cost detail.
• Develops and maintains a construction schedule, with project milestones and deliverables.
• Create weekly status reports for project stakeholders.
• Prepare and respond to project submittals, RFI's and other correspondence as required.
• Prepare monthly invoices for the customer.
• Review and provide input on monthly WIP meetings.
• Maintain a project SharePoint file utilizing the online filing system.

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The project manager position is a physically strenuous and mentally demanding job. He / she will be lifting, pulling and managing heavy equipment and objects, from time to time. The project manager will have to work in all weather and must be prepared for both extreme heat and cold. The project manager must ensure that all activities are completed in a safe and efficient way. The project manager must work outside in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat. He / she may at times be exposed to dangerous and / or toxic substances and must take necessary precautions to protect eyes, nose and skin from irritation and infection.