Job Description
Job Description
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
- Can be based in metro areas of SC or even Western NC
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.
Compensation details: 150000-200000
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