Senior Project Manager – Commercial Electrical
100% ONSITE - LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY!!
Location: Orangeburg, SC (5 days per week)
Employment Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Compensation: $130,000 – $150,000 per year
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large, complex commercial electrical projects in South Carolina, beginning with a flagship 600-bed university residence hall project in Orangeburg. This role offers a unique opportunity to have an office built around you—making it an ideal fit for a seasoned electrical PM looking to grow with an expanding organization and help shape a new regional operation.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-End Project Leadership: Lead multi-million-dollar commercial electrical projects from inception through closeout, starting with a 600-bed university residence hall in Orangeburg, SC.
- Multi-Project & Crew Oversight: Simultaneously manage multiple large, complex projects (typically 12–18 months in duration) overseeing approximately 50 field personnel across active sites.
- Labor & Resource Forecasting: Forecast labor needs and partner closely with field leadership to ensure projects are staffed appropriately.
- Financial Management: Forecast and manage overall project financials, including budgets, cost tracking, and ongoing financial projections.
- Change Order Administration: Own the change order lifecycle—identifying, pricing, documenting, and negotiating changes directly with general contractors and project owners.
- Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for general contractors, owners, and key stakeholders across all assigned projects.
- Project Documentation: Utilize Procore to manage project documentation, RFIs, submittals, schedules, and daily stakeholder communications.
Required Qualifications
- Industry Experience: 10+ years of project management experience specifically within commercial electrical construction.
- Senior-Level Tenure: Current or recent experience at the Senior Project Manager level held for a significant duration.
- Large-Scale Leadership: Proven track record managing multiple concurrent projects and leading large field teams (~50 personnel) on complex commercial builds.
- Core PM Competencies: Strong proficiency in labor forecasting, financial forecasting, and change order negotiation/management.
- Technical Skills: Hands-on proficiency with Procore and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Commute Requirement: Must reside within 60 minutes of the Orangeburg, SC jobsite.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience leading large institutional builds, such as higher education facilities or student housing complexes.
Compensation, Perks & Work Environment
- Company Equipment: Company vehicle with a gas card, company credit card, laptop, and phone.
- Schedule & Location: Strictly on-site at the Orangeburg, SC jobsite five days a week (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
- Work Conditions: Active construction site environment involving regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions, noise, and standard jobsite hazards.