Project Manager

Location:
North Carolina

Employment Type:
Full-Time

A leading national design-build general contractor is seeking a Design-Build Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of ground-up industrial, commercial, and specialized facility projects. This role is ideal for a detail-focused construction professional with experience managing fast-track, design-led projects from concept through completion.

About the Projects:

This position supports a wide range of complex, large-scale project types, including:

• Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities
• Distribution Centers & Logistics Warehouses
• Cold Storage & Refrigerated Facilities
• Food & Beverage Production Plants
• Pharmaceutical & Life Science Facilities
• Mission-Critical & Data Center Projects
• Light Industrial, Flex, and Commercial Developments

These projects involve high coordination with structural, architectural, and MEP teams, as well as specialized vendor integration.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Preconstruction Management

• Lead design coordination during conceptual, schematic, and construction document phases.
• Perform constructability reviews and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Evaluate drawings/specs to ensure design alignment with project budget, schedule, and client requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and specialty consultants on technical solutions.

Project Execution Support

• Oversee submittals, RFIs, design clarifications, and change management.
• Partner with field teams to resolve design conflicts and maintain quality and safety standards.
• Track project deliverables to ensure timely completion and alignment with project goals.

Client & Stakeholder Leadership

• Serve as the primary design-build liaison for internal teams, clients, and design partners.
• Facilitate project meetings and present design progress updates.
• Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and problem-solving.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering -
  MUST HAVE
• 5+ years of design-build, construction management, or project management experience.
• Strong understanding of industrial/commercial construction methods, MEP coordination, and structural systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and design packages simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical problem-solving abilities.

Why This Role:

• Opportunity to work on high-profile industrial and commercial facilities.
• Fast-paced, collaborative environment with strong growth potential.
• Ability to influence project outcomes from concept to completion in a true design-build setting.