Senior Project Manager

About the Company

Thompson Turner Construction, founded in 2001, provides preconstruction and construction services with extensive experience in high-quality buildings using various delivery methods such as Construction Management at Risk, Design-Build, and Integrated Project Delivery. A division of Thompson Construction Group Inc., the company focuses on South Carolina construction, serving public and private sector clients in markets including healthcare, commercial, office space, K-12, higher education, industrial, and hospitality. With offices in Sumter, Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville, the team takes pride in building facilities within the communities where employees live and work.

Thompson Turner Construction partners with clients as a long-term fiduciary advisor, concentrating on project details while maintaining a big-picture focus, regardless of project size or scope.

About the Role

As a Sr. Project Manager at Thompson Turner, you’ll lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring successful outcomes for clients and teams. You’ll collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal partners to drive projects forward safely, on schedule, and within budget. This role offers ownership of a team, execution of complex work, relationship-building, and career growth within a collaborative, high-performing environment.

Why Join Thompson Turner

• Competitive compensation package recognizing experience, performance, and contributions.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development, with room to expand skills and take on greater responsibility.
• Collaborative team environment valuing strong relationships, accountability, and mutual support.
• Opportunity to lead meaningful commercial construction projects and make a visible impact from preconstruction through closeout.
• Ownership and empowerment to drive project success, client satisfaction, and team performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects from kickoff through closeout, with accountability for schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Lead a team of direct reports, ensuring accountability for the execution of key deliverables.
• Review project drawings, proposals, and contract documents to develop execution plans, staffing needs, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with clients, design partners, subcontractors, and field leadership to keep projects moving efficiently and proactively resolve issues.
• Establish project work plans, support staffing decisions, and align the right people and trade partners to each phase of work.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular updates, reporting, and presentations to clients and company leadership.
• Manage subcontractor relationships, change orders, financial tracking, billings, and project documentation.
• Partner with site teams to maintain a safe, compliant jobsite and ensure prompt corrective action when needed.
• Support field operations by guiding on-site staff in reporting, billing, financial oversight, personnel matters, and communication with corporate teams.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients, delivering an exceptional project experience that reflects Thompson Turner’s standards and values.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects or similar project experience in a general contracting capacity.
• Strong background in project estimating, bidding, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and closeout.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Bluebeam, and Procore or other comparable project management software systems.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong math and analytical skills, especially related to project cost control and pricing.
• Ability to build positive working relationships and lead teams toward project goals and deadlines.
• Experience with civil, structural steel, or industrial building projects is a plus.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to work additional hours when needed to support project deadlines and client commitments.
• Final candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check based on job location and position requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Wellness programs.
• Career development opportunities.