Job Description

We are seeking qualified candidates for a Project Manager (Owner’s Representative) to support complex capital projects working in LaBella’s Program Management Services Division working out of our Columbia, SC office.

The Program Management Services Division at LaBella provides clients with comprehensive management services for complex projects and multi-year capital programs. Project teams are established to provide a customized mix of business consulting, project management, financial control and monitoring, administrative, and technical support services

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

The Project Manager will represent the Owner and ensure successful delivery of projects overseeing capital projects by maintaining schedule, budget, scope, and quality—while fostering strong communication across all project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership & Execution
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the client and contractors
• Lead and coordinate all project phases, including initiation, planning, execution, commissioning, and closeout
• Collaborate with clients, design teams, contractors, and vendors to define project goals and resolve challenges
• Lead project meetings, prepare reporting tools, and present project status and performance updates
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with owners, subcontractors, and stakeholders
• Budget, Schedule & Quality Oversight
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, procurement, safety, and quality control processes
• Monitor project performance, document progress, and manage risks, scope changes, and contract disputes
• Conduct regular site visits to verify safety, compliance, and construction quality.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Manage project documentation including submittals, RFIs, change orders and site inspection reports
• Ensure all construction activities comply with state and local building codes, project specifications and safety standards
• Oversee commissioning activities to ensure Owner requirements are met
• Accountable and Responsible for
• Cost and budget management
• Schedule performance
• Risk and Change management
• Stakeholder communication
• Commissioning oversight

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• 5-10 years of construction project management experience, ideally with ground‑up and/or facility renovation projects in healthcare, education, or municipal markets
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials, contracts, and building codes
• Understanding of facility and MEP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction software
• Exceptional leadership, organization, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Professional Engineer License and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.