General Manager / VP – Commercial Construction

Description

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 isan 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 with interest about this opportunity.