Project Manager I

Gulf Stream Construction CO INC•Charleston, SC

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager I is an independent Project Manager responsible for planning and delivering assigned low-to-moderate complexity site construction projects from kickoff through closeout, with escalation support for high-risk issues. The PM I owns day-to-day project execution, including schedule, budget, quality, safety coordination, client satisfaction, subcontractor/vendor coordination, project communications, billing, change orders, cost reporting, and closeout.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field required.
Minimum 3–5 years of project management experience in site construction required.
Demonstrated ability to manage low-to-moderate complexity projects independently required.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in B2W and ViewPoint software preferred.

Responsibilities

Attend all project turnover meetings with the estimator; review bid estimate, define scope, and ensure successful project kickoff.
Determine scope of work and deliverables by reviewing plans, specifications, and shop drawings independently.
Develop and maintain the project schedule, including staffing plans and material tracking logs.
Execute project buyout for assigned projects using standard company processes; write and manage routine contracts and purchase orders with escalation for exceptions, unusual terms, or major commitments.
Directly manage submittal workflows for assigned projects, ensuring items are reviewed, stamped, submitted, tracked, and escalated when approvals threaten schedule or quality.
Issue and manage RFIs for assigned projects; track responses, coordinate resolution, and escalate unresolved or high-impact items.
Ensure necessary permits, approvals, PUPS requirements, and other regulatory prerequisites are in place prior to construction commencement, coordinating with APMs and Project Coordinators according to company workflow.
Manage day-to-day owner, engineer, GC, subcontractor, and vendor communication; negotiate routine change orders and escalate high-risk disputes or commitments.
Communicate daily with superintendents and office staff on activities, change orders, resources, materials, and staffing.
Coordinate with superintendents and field leadership through regular site visits to verify alignment with project specifications, budget, schedule, quality, and safety expectations.
Review and debrief with your superintendents and field leadership all reports received from the safety division pertaining to your assigned projects.
Monitor safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance across assigned project load and ensure corrective actions are documented and closed.
Prepare monthly payment applications and coordinate billing support; resolve routine billing issues and escalate material disputes or collection risks.
Prepare monthly cost reports, review cost codes, update forecasts, and identify budget or margin risks for assigned projects.
Manage assigned project budgets within established financial targets; ensure timely invoicing, receivables follow-up, and margin protection.
Coordinate with the Project Coordinator and administrative staff by sharing approved project information and routing administrative processing tasks according to company workflow.