Senior Project Manager (Full-Time)

MBP • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

MBP is seeking a Senior Project Manager with at least 15 years of experience leading large-scale capital programs and complex design and construction initiatives. The successful candidate will have managed programs with an aggregate value exceeding $500 million, including multiple concurrent projects valued from $25 million to $150 million, and will have experience coordinating diverse stakeholders and large multidisciplinary teams. Experience with higher education, municipal, and/or K–12 educational facility programs is strongly preferred.

The role provides executive-level leadership and oversight for a portfolio of architectural, building, infrastructure, and campus development projects. The Senior Project Manager directs program planning, design, procurement, construction, and closeout to align with client objectives, budgets, schedules, and quality expectations. The position leads program management teams; oversees consultants, designers, contractors, and construction managers; and guides strategic planning, program controls, procurement, contracting, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and budget oversight. The role also coordinates with client departments, public agencies, educational stakeholders, and community partners, establishing governance processes and supporting decision-making and communication across the organization.

The position manages project managers, teams, and assignments from conception through completion; engages clients to identify opportunities to expand existing work; conducts quality assurance reviews; and prepares and manages project budgets. The role also maintains project plans and opportunities in VantagePoint, coordinates with Accounting on invoicing and collections, and works with Area Managers on team-member training, professional development, and performance reviews. This position is contingent upon award.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of experience leading large-scale capital programs and complex design and construction initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing programs with an aggregate value exceeding $500 million, including multiple concurrent projects ranging from $25 million to $150 million.
• Bachelor of Science degree in an industry-related field.
• Detailed knowledge of construction, construction management principles, and project controls, including specialized knowledge in several areas such as scheduling, cost estimating, documentation, contract administration, and construction techniques.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in personnel and project management, including budgeting, leadership, training, and business development.
• Ability to manage teams on large, complex projects and manage multiple teams and assignments from conception to completion.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret technical instructions, and work with abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, including cross-functional collaboration, presenting alternatives, and making recommendations.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to self-direct, manage, and prioritize work, and to deal constructively with conflicts.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, email, Internet navigation, web-based tools, and other specialized equipment.
• Ability to stand and sit as needed at project work sites, climb ladders, work at heights, work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions, and safely navigate uneven construction-site terrain.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience delivering higher education, municipal, and/or K–12 educational facility programs.
• An advanced degree.
• Professional registration or certifications such as CCM or CCE, or advanced specialized technical knowledge.
• Expertise with MBP's diverse services.
• Strategic approach to projects, marketing, and business development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage project managers, multiple teams, and multiple assignments, taking projects from conception to completion.
• Provide executive-level leadership and oversight for a portfolio of architectural, building, infrastructure, and campus development projects.
• Direct program planning, design, procurement, construction, and closeout in alignment with client objectives, budgets, schedules, and quality expectations.
• Lead a large program management team and oversee consultants, designers, contractors, and construction managers.
• Provide strategic planning and program controls, and support procurement and contracting.
• Engage executive stakeholders and coordinate with client departments, public agencies, educational stakeholders, and community partners.
• Manage program risks and develop and oversee budgets.
• Establish governance processes, drive decision-making, and ensure effective communication across organizational levels.
• Engage actively with clients to identify opportunities to expand existing work.
• Provide quality assurance reviews throughout projects.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage client project budgets.
• Set up, update, and close out project plans and opportunities in VantagePoint.
• Work with Accounting to support timely and accurate invoicing and collections.
• Work with Area Managers to support team-member training, professional development, and performance reviews.
• Participate in company activities, including Area and company-wide events.
• Lead teams in analyzing and optimizing internal and external processes.

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