Senior Project Construction Manager

Edgewater Technical Associates

$100K — $130K *
Aiken, SC 29803In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 15-17 years of construction experience, or equivalent qualifications based on experience.
  • Deep understanding of construction management, scheduling, and cost including subcontract administration.
  • Highly comprehensive knowledge of project management and tactical planning.
  • Experience developing large construction contracts for capital projects is preferred.
  • Experience managing subcontract programs specifically at Savannah River Site is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex multi-million-dollar construction projects critical to Savannah River Site operations.
  • Oversee less significant projects managed by junior project managers ensuring focus on safety, quality, and cost.
  • Implement safety protocols and stop work orders to maintain a safe work environment.
  • Lead project teams by establishing goals and optimizing manpower assignments.
  • Ensure construction efficiency throughout all project phases, from conceptual design to completion.
  • Control project costs, schedules, and technical performance baselines.
  • Deliver clear and precise internal and external presentations on project status and issues.

Benefits

  • Work in a pivotal role supporting the Savannah River Site operations.
  • Opportunity for professional growth and development in a specialized field.
  • Engage in a complex and challenging construction environment with a focus on safety.
  • Participation in multi-disciplinary project teams that influence significant organizational outcomes.
Full Job Description
Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a SeniorProject Construction Manager opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.

Work Location: Aiken, SC

Application Deadline: 06/15/26 (by Noon ET)

Senior Project Construction Manager

Duties:

  • Manage all aspects of construction projects and maintenance activities on multiple complex multi-million-dollar projects critical to SRS operations.
  • Responsible for a variety of less significant projects managed by less qualified project managers from conceptual design to completion with primary responsibility for safety, quality, schedule and cost.
  • Obtain safety training, obey safety rules, and make safety an integral part of each task.
  • Take the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or will create an unsafe condition.
  • Responsible for managing the physical construction of all assigned projects and assigned maintenance orders ensuring that each job is completed safely, within cost and schedule requirements.
  • Obtain and assign exempt personnel to each job, or relies on the technical department manager (e.g., project controls, supervision, etc.) to identify personnel for assignments, optimize manpower, and provides leadership by setting and maintaining goals, priorities, standards of performance and the philosophies of construction management.
  • Ensure that construction efficiency is optimized by providing construction input and involvement in projects throughout the conceptual design phases and design, construction turnover and the completion phases of each project.
  • Assign and manage personnel to serve on project teams and directs review boards to develop construction strategies, design reviews, cost and schedule guidance and other input opportunities as the project progresses.
  • Establish and control costs, schedule, and technical baselines and provide effective management of project staff and matrix personnel to control baselines.
  • Manage professional and nonexempt employees to include career development, motivation, performance review, and salary administration.
  • Initiate and frequently deliver concise and accurate oral and written presentations to internal and external customers regarding construction status, changes and new approaches, including complex technical, organizational and financial issues.
  • Develop new and innovative alternative action strategies enabling the early achievement of milestones.
  • Perform risk analyses and provide decision authority for defining and approving corrective actions and establishing priorities.


Education/Yrs. Of Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 15 - 17 years of practical experience in construction. In-depth knowledge of construction, cost and scheduling, subcontract administration and the ability to develop or evaluate construction strategies and techniques. An associate's degree and 17 - 19 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. A high school diploma and 19 - 21 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent.


Required Skills/Experience:

  • A highly comprehensive knowledge and understanding of project management and project planning at the tactical level would be ideal, along with a knowledge of operations, maintenance, or project startup and construction management and construction subcontracts


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with developing large construction contracts for line-item capital projects.
  • Experience with oversight/management of subcontract/STR programs at Savannah River Site.
  • Experience with development of STR policies/procedures at Savannah River Site.
  • Possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years.


Other Job Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance (an active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties).


If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater Technical Associates will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

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