Program Project Manager Jobs in Columbia, SC (NOW HIRING)

When you care deeply about the work you do, it's rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.
Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future-and the future of your community.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking an individual to act as an Owner's Representative, Project Manager for the design and construction of a mix of higher education, healthcare and other institutional expansion and renovation projects. The projects will be in various phases from conceptual planning stages through design, construction and occupancy; and range in various complexities and total project costs of $5 Million to $200+Million. We are in search of applicants to be based in our one of the office locations listed, or remote in Savannah, GA to support projects in the surrounding areas.
Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple healthcare, higher education, or commercial expansion or renovation projects as an Owner's Representative. Managing the approved scope, schedule and budget are of utmost importance.
• Communicate daily with the client and project team.
• Lead the Design Team consisting of the Architects, Engineers, Equipment Planner and other consultants.
• Provide day-to-day project oversight and communication with the client and project team.
• Prepare and distribute meeting notes to the project team.
• Lead the Construction Team on behalf of the owner.
• Develop, track, update, forecast and modify the project schedule and budget throughout all phases of the project.
• Review and track all contracts, invoices, and payments to all contractors, consultants, and equipment vendors.
• Prepare Monthly Reports to Owner.
• Assist in plan reviews and inspections with the Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Understand and assist in the negotiation of contracts of all parties to the project.
• Assist and help manage/coordinate move and occupancy activities.
• Review and approve all invoices and change orders associated with the project.
• Evaluate, advise on and assist in resolving disputes and claims
• Traditionally reports to project executive or principal.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Project Management experience in buildings sector (design and construction of healthcare, commercial, and higher education).
• Ability to interact professionally with internal clients, external clients, as well as in the field with subcontractors.
• Strong computer skills and literacy in scheduling, word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software.
• Experience with budget management or custom software.
• Understanding of and ability to read plans and specifications.
• Understanding of design and construction process and requirements.
• Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills & the ability to drive a team forward on tasks.
• Exceptional organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Possess a valid driver's license with good driving record.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of related project management experience, including ideally 2 or more years of managing projects as an Owner's Representative, Project Manager.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | SC | Charleston
Other Locations: United States | SC | Columbia
Organization: 1798 Buildings-US PMCM-Charleston SC
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 27/06/2026 09:06:16
Req ID: 1006530
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