Project Manager (Full-Time)

MBP • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

MBP is seeking a Project Manager to provide project management and design oversight for a diverse portfolio of architectural, building, and infrastructure projects. The role includes owner representation during pre-construction and construction for medium- to large-scale projects, either independently or as part of a team depending on project size and complexity. The Project Manager manages consultants and contractors, supports procurement, monitors construction, and coordinates with campus stakeholders, municipal agencies, school system representatives, community partners, and client departments. The position is focused on successful project delivery while maintaining scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and stakeholder satisfaction. Projects may take place in active higher education, municipal, or K–12 environments.

The successful candidate will manage projects through planning, design, procurement, construction, and closeout. They will oversee cost, schedule, and quality on behalf of the client or owner, identify and mitigate risks, review schedules and progress, support quality assurance, resolve issues, review change orders, coordinate reviews and testing, and oversee project acceptance and closeout. The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a construction-related field and at least ten years of experience managing large-scale capital design and construction projects, including at least three years focused on higher education, municipal, and/or K–12 school facilities. Experience with projects valued at approximately $25 million to $150 million is expected. This position is full-time and contingent upon award.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience managing large-scale capital design and construction projects.
• At least 3 years of experience focused on higher education, municipal, and/or K–12 school facilities projects.
• Experience delivering projects with construction values of approximately $25 million to $150 million and managing them through planning, design, procurement, construction, and closeout.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a construction-related field.
• Possess OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification, or obtain certification within 3 months of hire.
• Knowledge of the South Carolina Office of State Engineer (OSE) and Office of School Facilities (OSF).
• Knowledge of building infrastructure and systems development or rehabilitation.
• Working knowledge of basic mathematics, including calculations based on field measurements.
• Knowledge of construction codes, materials, methods, and tools used in construction, repair, or renovation.
• Knowledge of construction practices, construction management, project controls, scheduling, cost estimating, documentation, contract administration, and construction techniques.
• Ability to work independently and handle project client interface, technical issues, documentation, and reporting.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy when handling sensitive and complex issues.
• Ability to identify potential problems and recommend solutions based on experience.
• Expertise in quality assurance and quality control techniques.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, email, internet navigation, web-based tools, and other specialized equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and contract specifications.
• Ability to communicate quality issues effectively, verbally and in writing, with internal and external customers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications.
• Ability to stand and sit as needed at project worksites, climb ladders, work at heights, work outdoors in varied weather, and safely navigate uneven construction-site terrain.
• Criminal history background check, reference verification, and work history review are required before employment.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Architect or Engineer.
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) or Green Globes certification.
• Higher education and K–12 school construction knowledge.
• Considerable construction-related training or a combination of education and experience demonstrating ability to perform the job.
• CQM (Construction Quality Management) certification.
• CCM (Certified Construction Manager) certification.
• Specific scheduling experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-construction and construction-phase owner representation for medium- to large-scale projects, independently or as part of a team.
• Manage project cost, schedule, and/or quality on behalf of the client or owner.
• Collaborate with the project delivery team to identify risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies.
• Review project schedules for completeness, feasibility, and reasonableness; track progress against the accepted schedule.
• Participate in or lead progress meetings and prepare or review meeting minutes for completeness and accuracy.
• Provide quality management, including participating in preparatory and pre-installation meetings and performing or overseeing QA inspections for contract compliance.
• Document and track issues through resolution, coordinating with the contractor, designer, and owner.
• Review change order proposals for entitlement and price, and lead or assist with negotiations.
• Coordinate reviews and testing with accreditation authorities and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Coordinate reviews or installations involving third-party specialty stakeholders, consultants, or installers for electronic security, doors and hardware, and IT/AV systems.
• Coordinate punchlist and acceptance activities with the designer and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor and verify completion of closeout requirements, including owner training, operations and maintenance manuals, warranties, and stock materials.
• Manage consultants and contractors, provide design oversight and procurement support, monitor construction, and coordinate with project stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for semi-annual bonuses.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedules.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits for the individual.
• Health Savings Account with company contribution.
• 401(k)/Roth 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance and student loan reimbursement.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Wellness program and fitness program reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior