Senior Project Manager – Commercial & Industrial Construction - Charlotte, NC

United Contractor Services • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

This is a senior leadership position within a growing regional division. You won't just manage your own projects - you'll set the standard for how work gets done, support and develop the project management team around you, and play a central role in the division's continued success. You'll have the backing of UCS's national corporate infrastructure and a team that's invested in doing the work right.

Requirements

• 5+ years of project management experience with a commercial drywall or interiors subcontractor - required
• Deep working knowledge of metal stud framing, drywall systems, acoustical ceilings, insulation, and related scopes
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, job costs, schedules, and vendor/subcontractor coordination
• A track record of building GC relationships and contributing to regional business development
• Strong leadership instincts with a genuine passion for developing people and raising team performance
• Comfortable operating at a senior level - taking ownership, solving problems, and setting an example

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Development Serve as a senior leader within the regional project management team, setting the tone for quality, accountability, and professionalism
• Mentor and support Project Managers, APMs, Superintendents, Coordinators, and Interns
• Help establish and reinforce operational best practices and a high-performance team culture
• Project Execution & Operations Manage full project lifecycle from preconstruction and estimating through field execution and closeout
• Hold teams accountable to budget, schedule, safety, and quality on every project
• Coordinate closely with UCS corporate support functions - Safety, Accounting, HR, BIM/VDC, and others - to keep projects running efficiently
• Business Development & Client Relationships Support regional growth by building and maintaining strong relationships with general contractors, owners, and trade partners
• Contribute to pursuits, bids, and business development efforts in the region
• Help maintain a healthy project pipeline and a growing regional backlog
• Financial Performance Oversee project-level budgets, job costs, schedules, and subcontractor/vendor coordination
• Monitor labor productivity and revenue performance across your projects
• Identify and act on opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiency

Benefits

• National platform with a strong reputation and a deep backlog - especially in mission critical and advanced manufacturing
• Full corporate support: Safety, HR, Accounting, VDC, Engineering, and more
• A senior role with real influence - your experience and leadership will directly shape how the team operates and performs
• Performance-based bonus structure tied to project success and team results
• A people-first culture grounded in integrity, hard work, collaboration, and growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees