Healthcare Senior Project Manager | Charleston, SC
With 47 years of exceptional building experience, Edifice Construction, an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 400 U.S. General Contractor, is a leading regional commercial contractor in the Southeast, with an exceptional history in customer care and a strong employee culture. At Edifice, our passion goes beyond construction; we have built our reputation on a basic set of principles: to attend to the needs of our clients, to drive a culture that supports our employees’ well-being, to take care of our business partners, and to give back to the communities in which we serve and live.
We are currently seeking an experienced senior project manager to join our team in Charleston, SC, with a primary focus on healthcare construction projects. This is a senior-level role that will provide the opportunity to oversee complex, highly specialized projects from preconstruction through closeout. The ideal candidate brings deep healthcare construction experience and is skilled at leading teams, managing client relationships, and delivering high-quality results in demanding environments.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Lead all phases of healthcare construction projects, from preconstruction and buyout through turnover and closeout
- Oversee project schedules, budgets, scopes, and quality standards, ensuring delivery within all project goals and constraints
- Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, consultants, and key stakeholders
- Supervise and mentor project team members, including project managers, assistant PMs, and superintendents
- Manage project documentation including contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and progress reports
- Oversee risk management strategies, with a strong focus on infection control (ICRA), interim life safety, and healthcare-specific compliance
- Coordinate with internal departments (preconstruction, safety, accounting) to support successful execution
- Lead project meetings, track key action items, and provide timely project updates to executive leadership and clients
- Ensure jobsite safety, quality control, and adherence to applicable healthcare construction regulations and guidelines
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of commercial construction experience, with 5+ years specifically in healthcare construction (hospitals, surgical centers, clinics, MOBs)
- Strong knowledge of healthcare codes, ICRA protocols, medical equipment coordination, and complex MEP systems
- Proven track record of delivering large, complex projects on time and within budget
- Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship management skill
- Proficiency with construction management software (Procore, Bluebeam, or similar)
- Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and healthcare-specific documentation
Total Rewards Program
- Competitive salaries
- Generous vacation pay
- Personal/sick pay bank
- Paid holidays
- Traditional 401 Roth
- 401K Plans with matching program
- Comprehensive, company subsidized health plans with pre-tax qualifications
- Tiered dental and vision plans
- Company-paid life insurance with voluntary buy-up coverage
- Company subsidized short & long term disability
- Pre-tax medical & dependent care spending accounts
- Worksite benefit plans including accident, critical care, and hospitalization coverage
- Complimentary employee assistance program providing emotional and work/life support, as well as legal guidance and document center
- Access to company-sponsored entertainment and travel discount site
EOE M/F/D/V
