Construction Manager
Job Description
Location: Charlotte, NC 28202
Pay: $110,000–$130,000 per year
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
Benefits: 18 days PTO, 3 sick days, 7 public holidays, medical/dental/vision, 401k with 4% match, 15% annual performance bonus
Travel: 75% local travel (fully reimbursed)
Company Overview
A leading commercial and industrial construction services firm operating across the Southeast, specializing in complex project delivery for retail, healthcare, industrial and infrastructure sectors. We build iconic projects that shape our communities, from office towers to manufacturing facilities to critical infrastructure.
Role Summary
We're hiring a Construction Manager to lead project delivery on large, complex jobs ($15M–$35M) across multiple sectors. You'll own daily site operations, manage teams and subcontractors, keep projects on schedule and budget, and report to our VP of Operations or Project Director. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on site, builds teams and gets things done.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Plan and schedule project phases to meet deadlines and milestones. Lead daily site meetings and toolbox talks to keep teams aligned and safe. Manage 8–12 direct reports and oversee 15–25 subcontractors. Handle project documentation, permits and regulatory compliance. Drive cost control and keep projects on budget and schedule. Communicate with clients, architects, engineers and the main office to solve problems fast.
Essential Requirements
5+ years of construction management experience on commercial, retail, industrial, manufacturing, healthcare or infrastructure projects. Proven ability to manage subcontractors and lead teams of 50+ people. Strong understanding of project scheduling, cost control and safety compliance. Ability to read drawings, interpret specs and manage complex logistics on live sites.
Desirable Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering. Expert budget forecasting and cost control. Deep safety compliance and regulatory knowledge. Experience managing projects in the $15M–$35M range.
Compensation
Base salary $110,000–$130,000 per year, plus 15% annual performance bonus based on project outcomes.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance. 401k retirement plan with 4% employer match. 18 days PTO, 3 sick days, and 7 paid public holidays per year. Full reimbursement of travel expenses (75% of role is local travel).
Career Growth
Work on a diverse portfolio of large, complex projects. Build your leadership skills managing growing teams and bigger budgets. Clear path to senior management and operations leadership.
Why Join
You'll work for a firm that builds real projects, not just bids them. Your site leadership directly impacts quality, safety and profitability. We invest in our managers and support long-term careers in construction.