General Manager \/ VP - Commercial Construction in Charleston, South Carolina at Friday Services

Position Title: General Manager \/ VP - Commercial Construction

Job ID: 138358

Job Position: General Manager / VP of Commercial Construction

Location: Charleston, South Carolina but open to other regional metro areas or Western NC.

Pay Rate: $150,000 - $200,000 with Bonus potential

General Manager - Commercial Construction

Who They Are:

Our client is an award-winning luxury residential builder known for crafting custom multi-million-dollar estates. As they expand into commercial construction, their focus is on boutique hotels, luxury retail environments, and upscale medical facilities. Backed by a strong brand, financial stability, and operational excellence, we are launching a new commercial division poised for high-impact growth.

What You'll Do

They are seeking a visionary and execution-driven General Manager to build and lead their commercial construction division. This executive role offers full P&L responsibility, strategic autonomy, and the opportunity to shape a high-performance team delivering design-forward, high-profile commercial projects.

Position Responsibilities:

• Build and scale a commercial construction division aligned with the company's luxury brand standards.
• Lead end-to-end project delivery: preconstruction, budgeting, scheduling, execution, closeout, and client turnover.
• Drive financial performance, ensuring revenue growth, margin integrity, and disciplined cost control.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a team of project managers, superintendents, and support staff.
• Partner with business development to cultivate relationships with architects, designers, developers, and high-end clients.
• Uphold exceptional quality control and safety standards across all projects.
• Provide strategic reporting and forecasting to ownership, supporting long-term planning and execution.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of construction leadership experience, including 5+ years in executive roles managing commercial projects.
• Proven track record overseeing $50M-$100M+ in annual commercial construction volume.
• Expertise in luxury or design-forward commercial sectors (e.g., boutique hotels, high-end retail, private medical facilities).
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Strong financial acumen: budget ownership, forecasting, cost control, and cash flow management.
• High emotional intelligence and client-first communication style.

Preferred:

• PMP, CCM, or General Contractor license.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for craftsmanship and design.
• Executive presence and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, unstructured environments.

Ability to travel to different locations within the building region

Hours & Compensation

• Competitive salary ($150-$225k) based on relevant experience & annual performance based bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid time off & Company Paid holidays

This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up-with the backing of a top-tier luxury brand. If you're a high-impact leader ready to shape a legacy in commercial construction, we want to hear from you.

Please apply or reach out directly to Rick Guthrie, Professional Recruiter at 828.974.1900 or via email at Guthrier@friday-staffing.com with interest about this opportunity.