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Fountain Electric Services General Construction Project Manager in Spindale, North Carolina
Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually
General Construction Project Manager
Fountain Services, LLC
About Fountain Services, LLC
Established in 1946, Fountain Services, LLC has been a trusted leader in the electrical contracting industry for over 75 years. With offices across North and South Carolina, we specialize in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical services.
Our mission is to empower employees through ongoing training, career development, and a culture of integrity, accountability, and mutual respect.
We don’t just build electrical systems — we build careers.
Why Join Fountain Services?
Career Growth: We offer a North Carolina-accredited and Registered Apprenticeship Program. Employees have access to leadership training, including Foreman and Superintendent Academies, and clear pathways for advancement. Tuition reimbursement and bi-annual performance reviews support long-term development.
Supportive Culture: We foster a work environment that values well-being, professional respect, and collaborative leadership.
Community Engagement: Our company is actively involved in local communities. We sponsor youth sports programs, nonprofits, and support civic organizations through economic and workforce development boards.
Benefits:
Competitive wages with performance-based bonuses and opportunities for promotion
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid holidays and paid time off
Tuition reimbursement and continued education opportunities
Leadership development programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-sponsored events and team-building activities
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Your Role: General Construction Project Manager
The Project Manager is responsible for overall management of construction project resulting in successful project completion.
Key Responsibilities
Thorough knowledge and understanding of project budgeting and costing
Negotiate cost-effective subcontract and material purchases
Set up and implement job procedures and techniques to assure timely buyout, shop drawing approval and material delivery
Clearly understand construction risk (sub credit, insurance, bidding, purchasing, LD’s, general conditions, etc.)
Keep project on schedule and ability to create and update a schedule in scheduling software
Develop and maintain good relationship with Owner, Architect, and Subcontractors
Work with Superintendent to develop safety plans and to implement safety procedures
Maintain timely and accurate reporting to management
Ability to accurately update/forecast general conditions cost, budgets, contingency, and make cost projections accurate and with consistency
Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with all contract terms
Supervise documentation of all significant project events, e.g., accidents, delays, Change Orders
Participate in preconstruction services and activities
Ability to accurately and thoroughly scope subcontractor bids
Maintain quality control (integrity and excellence of completed project)
Thorough knowledge and understanding of owner draw process (including schedule of values and cost supported vs. percentage complete draws.)
Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict
Complete all job close-out procedures
Minimum Requirements
Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree or equivalent experience
Field construction management experience (5-8 years, including supervisory skills)
Leadership ability
Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency
Organizational and communication skills
Drafting and computer skills
Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement, and estimating)
OSHA 30 Training Certification, or achievement of within six months of hire, maintenance of active certification status
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Portfolio
We deliver some of the highest-value and most complex electrical projects in the region. Examples of our work include:
Charlotte Spectrum Center – Charlotte, NC – $34 million
Kimpton Hotel Arras – Asheville, NC – $7.7 million
Appalachian State University Residence Halls – Boone, NC – $22 million
Greenville Drive Stadium – Greenville, SC – $3 million
Ballantyne Reimagined – Stream Park and The Amp – Charlotte, NC – $3.7 million View more projects on our portfolio page: https://fountainelectric.com/portfolio
Our Four Keys to Success
All employees at Fountain Services, from apprentices to project managers, commit to:
Show up every day on time
Appreciate instruction from leaders
Let your work ethic speak for you
Retain knowledge
We are looking for professionals who want to build a long-term career with a company that values growth, integrity, and high performance.
If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.