Project Manager

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Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting, and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development, along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina, with offices spanning the United States, primarily the southeast and central United States.

Responsible for planning, overseeing and leading projects. This position must ensure compliance with regulatory standards, commitment to Thompson standards. In addition, this position requires interaction with a range of internal and external stakeholders, most often managing several moving project parts simultaneously.

Job Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time and budget parameters
• Reviews project proposal or plans to determine schedule, budget limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project, and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel or subcontractors.
• Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Prepares status reports on project and makes presentation no less than monthly to clients and corporate personnel as required.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• May coordinate project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies
• Responsible for execution of project as designed and submits change orders for any adjustments to the plan as necessary
• Oversees safety compliance and performance. Ensures immediate corrective actions are taken if necessary
• Participates in the evaluation of the Site Superintendents performance and effectiveness in implementing and enforcing management values
• Responsible for customer’s satisfaction with Thompson services
• Manages Reports, Billings, Financials
• Acts as a liaison between on-site group and corporate headquarters

• 3-5 years minimum experience building industrial general contracting projects.
• Experience with civil, structural steel projects extremely helpful.
• Must have 4 year degree in engineering or construction management degree or equivalent and experience.
• Must have superior computer skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-directed with strong organizational skills, attention to details.
• Strong math and analytical skills in regard to cost and pricing.
• Ability to work effectively and ensure that we meet project deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Previous work building industrial buildings a plus.
• Willing to work overtime as required to meet deadlines.
• Candidate will be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check.

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.