Preconstruction Project Manager in Greenville, South Carolina

Location

Greenville, South Carolina

Job Type

Full-time

Salary

$130,000 – $170,000/yr

Company

TRS Staffing Solutions

Job Title: Preconstruction Project Manager

Location: Greenville, South Carolina

Status of Hire: full-time, direct hire

Reports To: Project Management Director

Salary: $130-170k

Industry: industrial construction

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Preconstruction Project Manager to lead the planning, budgeting, scheduling, permitting, and coordination for light industrial building projects with clients, architects, engineers, and trades to ensure successful project execution from concept through to construction readiness.

Key Responsibilities: • Lead cost estimating, constructability reviews, and risk assessments for light industrial building projects • Understand, provide, and confidently describe comparisons of costs for different building types (ie. tilt-up concrete vs metal panel) • Develop detailed project budgets, scopes, and schedules in collaboration with stakeholders • Conduct site evaluations and feasibility studies; provide recommendations to optimize design and construction efficiency • Collaborate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure accurate bid packages and pricing analysis • Prepare and present reports, value engineering alternatives, and scheduling updates to clients and senior management • Coordinate permitting, regulatory approvals, and compliance with local building codes and safety standards • Serve as a primary point of contact for preconstruction communications with clients and internal teams

Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil or Structural Engineering, Architecture, or related field • Minimum 5 years’ experience, preferably in industrial construction • Knowledge and experience on project design, engineering, procurement, material management, construction, commissioning, start up, turn over work processes, sequencing, and interfaces • Project Controls and Finance understanding including construction scheduling (including work force loading), progress measurement, risk assessment and management, work breakdown structure, change management, cost control, estimating process and planning, Project Status Review (PSR) and Project Margin Analysis, report development and reporting, etc. • Strong knowledge of construction methods, estimating software, and project management tools • Proven ability to develop accurate budgets, schedules, and construction documentation • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills • Strong leadership and communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams • Familiarity with BIM/CAD tools for design and constructability evaluation preferred • PMP, CCM, or equivalent professional certification preferred but not required

Work Environment: • Primarily office environment with periodic site visits to potential construction sites • May require occasional travel to project locations within North America • *Must be authorized to work in the United States, client is not able to offer sponsorship at this time • *Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check