Senior Project Manager

BE&K Building Group•North Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager - MEP Specialty focused, is responsible for overseeing all aspects of project administration, including contractual obligations, trade partner agreements, purchase orders, and risk management. This role ensures high-quality work performance, team alignment with project goals, and successful execution of MEP-intensive construction projects. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in commercial construction, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach to managing complex project dynamics. This is an onsite position.

Requirements

10+ years of commercial construction project management experience
Proven ability to achieve profitability goals and maintain strong client/subcontractor relationships
Strong command of contract terms, legal provisions, and construction documentation
High initiative and problem-solving ability in complex project environments
Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated leadership aligned with BE&K Core Values: Integrity ~ Teamwork ~ Respect ~ Discipline ~ Accountability ~ Social Responsibility
Ability to climb, lift, balance, walk, and handle materials
Comfortable working in varying weather conditions
Capable of standing and walking for extended periods
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Successful completion of a background check and drug test

Nice To Haves

Experience with Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) projects is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Lead coordination between BE&K field supervision, subcontractors, and vendors to maintain alignment with the project schedule
Represent BE&K professionally with owners, architects, consultants, government authorities, and trade partners
Develop detailed cost-to-complete forecasts and identify potential financial exposures
Ensure accurate tracking of field directives and back charges
Analyze unit price contracts and maintain budget update schedules
Train project teams on standard operating procedures for budget management
Monitor and track all proposed change orders (PCOs), both in-scope and out-of-scope
Provide owners with timely updates on change order status
Ensure monthly submission of Owner Change Orders (OCOs)
Recover legitimate GC costs and manage contract allowances proactively
Establish and execute a comprehensive close-out plan early in the project lifecycle
Organize and manage completion phases using the Work List System
Train field staff on close-out procedures and documentation
Ensure timely approval of monthly pay requisitions by the owner
Develop and maintain an effective Schedule of Values
Implement a structured payment collection and subcontractor payment process
Maintain fiscal responsibility throughout the project lifecycle
Review subcontractor schedules of values to prevent overpayment
Monitor requisitions for compliance with change order approvals
Update and present cash flow models to owners
Establish regular project meetings for effective communication and issue resolution
Maintain and review project logs (e.g., change management, procurement, RFIs, safety, schedule)
Conduct monthly focus meetings to identify and address potential risks
Foster professional, organized relationships with subcontractors
Address performance issues promptly to mitigate project delays
Collaborate with superintendents to develop and maintain baseline schedules
Track schedule impacts and lead efforts to prevent non-excusable delays
Provide monthly schedule updates and narratives to owners
Support procurement scheduling and coordination
Complete buy-out processes efficiently to support timely project execution
Issue timely notices to owners and subcontractors regarding risks
Lead submittal and coordination efforts within the first 180 days
Train project teams on risk mitigation strategies
Build trust and maintain transparency with owners throughout the project
Implement the Quality Management Program, including mock-ups and benchmark inspections
Aim to secure strong owner references and satisfaction
Promote a collaborative, high-performance team culture
Set clear expectations and lead by example
Organize team-building events and training sessions
Address interpersonal conflicts promptly and constructively
Oversee staff development and career progression
Provide ongoing coaching and support to project team members