Senior Project Manager

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.