Senior Construction Project Manager in Landrum, South Carolina at VERANDA CLASSIC HOMES LLC

Position Title: Senior Construction Project Manager – Custom Homes

Department: Construction

Position Summary:

The Construction Manager is responsible for the full lifecycle management of custom home construction ranging from $1M–$2M+. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy, functioning as the primary point of contact for homeowners, trade partners, architects, purchasing, and designers throughout the entire build process. The Construction Manager is expected to deliver an exceptional, white-glove experience while maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship, schedule integrity, and budget performance across a portfolio of 10–12 homes per year.

Responsibilities:

Construction Management

• Manage all phases of construction from pre-construction through final delivery and warranty
• Develop and drive detailed schedules to consistently meet milestones and cycle time goals
• Conduct regular site walks and inspections to ensure quality, progress, and safety compliance
• Proactively identify and resolve field issues, conflicts, and delays before they impact schedule or budget
• Review and interpret architectural plans, structural drawings, and specifications

Quality & Craftsmanship

• Hold trade partners to the highest standards of workmanship consistent with luxury custom construction
• Conduct thorough pre-drywall, pre-closing, and final inspections
• Manage punch lists with precision and ensure timely, complete resolution

Budget & Variance Management

• Minimize variances and enforce detailed Scopes of Work throughout the build
• Collaborate with purchasing team to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality

Client Relations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for homeowners, providing proactive updates on schedule, selections, and progress
• Guide clients through the construction process with professionalism, patience, and transparency
• Coordinate selections and change orders in collaboration with design and sales teams
• Conduct homeowner orientations and warranty walkthroughs at closing

Trade & Vendor Relations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with a curated network of high-quality trade partners and vendors
• Position the company as the builder of choice through fair, consistent trade management
• Regularly evaluate trade performance and provide feedback to drive continuous improvement

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce a jobsite safety culture in compliance with OSHA standards and company policy
• Ensure all inspections, permits, and code requirements are obtained and met in a timely manner
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional jobsites reflective of the company's brand

Leadership & Company Representation

• Represent the company with professionalism in all owner, trade, and community interactions
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and share field knowledge to elevate company-wide standards
• Uphold and champion the policies, values, and Mission Statement of Veranda Classic Homes
• Complete all other duties as assigned

Position Standards

• Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in finish-level and luxury construction environments
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Client-first mindset with a polished, professional demeanor
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to earn respect from trade partners and ownership alike
• Self-motivated and capable of operating independently with minimal oversight
• Solutions-oriented with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• High integrity and accountability

Requirements

• 10+ years of residential construction experience; luxury or high-end custom home experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing homes in the $1M–$2M+ range
• Proficiency in construction scheduling software (e.g., Newstar, BuilderMT, or equivalent)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project)
• Thorough knowledge of residential building codes, permitting processes, and inspection requirements
• College degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent field experience considered