Project Manager - High-Rise

Project Manager - High-Rise

This position is based out of our Charlotte, NC regional office.

As a Project Manager I for high-rise projects, you'll take ownership of construction services The Samet Way - managing the delivery of large-scale, vertical construction from preconstruction through closeout, while keeping budgets, schedules, and quality on track.

You'll build strong client relationships, mentor engineers and coordinators, and drive the day-to-day decisions that turn plans for high-rise buildings into successful, on-time project delivery.

What You'll Do

• Assist with high-rise project procurement strategy, trade partner solicitation, quantitative take-offs, and general conditions development.
• Manage designers and guide design/procurement completion for negotiated, design-build, or construction management at-risk high-rise projects.
• Support sales presentations and develop and maintain client relationships before, during, and after construction completion.
• Participate in developing Project Management Plans (PMP), including teamwork plans and responsibility matrices tailored for high-rise delivery.
• Develop organized job cost codes and buyout strategies to maximize profit potential on complex, multi-story projects.
• Create detailed high-rise project schedules using company software, including sophisticated work breakdown structures.
• Understand all contract terms, conditions, payment requirements, schedule demands, and risk elements unique to high-rise builds.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all high-rise project requirements as defined in plans and specifications.
• Create detailed scopes of work and prepare purchase orders and subcontracts within established signature policy limits.
• Implement prequalification and risk management plans for subcontractor and supplier selection focused on high-rise needs.
• Ensure all required bonds and insurance coverage (GL, WC, PL, AL, BR) are in place before work commencement.
• File required notices of contracts, lien agent notices, and project statements within specified timeframes.
• Ensure all subcontracts are executed before on-site work begins.
• Mentor junior project managers, engineers, and coordinators, providing clear direction and empowering team autonomy, especially in the high-rise environment.
• Maintain client relations consistent with account management plans, targeting "Raving Fan" ratings (9/10) on surveys.
• Ensure fair treatment of trade partners and develop new relationships for future company benefit.
• Prepare accurate cost projections and cash flow forecasts, and implement change management processes for high-rise construction.
• Conduct pre-installation meetings, implement "Never Fail" guidelines, and maintain document control processes.
• Prepare monthly owner status reports and document all project meetings and conversations.
• Maintain all project system modules and logs in Prolog (PCO/COR/CO Logs, Drawing/Specification Logs, Submittal Logs, RFI Logs, etc.).
• Update and distribute master construction schedules monthly, manage schedule changes and corrective actions, and keep high-rise milestone dates on track.
• Hold trade partners accountable for milestone dates specific to high-rise sequencing.
• Ensure record documents (as-built drawings) are updated and maintained for owner turnover.
• Prepare punch lists and coordinate completion with trade partners, designers, and owners.
• Conduct 11-month project walkthroughs and correct any non-compliant work.
• Ensure site-specific safety plans and work scope safety plans are in place and followed for high-rise project environment.
• Promote best-in-class safe work practices and work with subcontractors to improve their safety programs.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business administration, or comparable relevant experience.
• 3-5 years of experience managing high-rise, commercial, multi-family, or large-scale vertical construction projects.
• Strong leadership, management, and computer skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license required.
• LEED Green Associate accreditation status (preferred).
• 30-Hour OSHA certification.
• Proven ability to exceed client expectations and solve problems expeditiously on vertical projects.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships with all stakeholders, especially on complex project teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to conducting business honestly and supporting company values.
• Ability to identify root causes, gather information from multiple sources, and make timely decisions, even under pressure.
• Ability to embrace change and adapt to the fast-paced environment of high-rise construction.
• Clear written and oral communication skills, with effective presentation abilities.
• A drive to continuously seek better methods and creative solutions.
• Effective time management and systematic work processes.

Additional Requirements

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk (including on rough or uneven surfaces), use hands and fingers to feel or handle equipment and files, reach with hands and arms, drive, bend, talk, see, and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb stairs or ladders, balance, kneel, crouch, and turn or twist. The employee may infrequently be required to crawl. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: The work environment includes an office and frequent, recurring visits to high-rise construction sites. The area may fluctuate from low to high noise level. The temperature of the work environment is variable based on location. Frequent travel is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions, long correspondence, and memos. Ability to write complex correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one, small, and large group situations to Associates or clients of the organization.

Computer Skills: Intermediate skill level in the Microsoft Office suite and SharePoint. Ability to effectively communicate and interact with associates remotely through platforms like Zoom or Teams. Ability to type complex correspondence.

Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to comprehend and execute detailed instructions, both written and oral, using common sense reasoning. Ability to navigate obstacles involving few concrete variables in conventional situations.

Certificates and Licenses: A valid driver's license is required.