Project Manager Jobs in South Carolina

Project Manager jobs in South Carolina are in steady demand, concentrated in construction and infrastructure, manufacturing, healthcare systems, and defense contracting, with openings at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior program manager. The largest hiring markets are Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville, where employers such as Fluor, Michelin, and MUSC Health consistently recruit project managers across capital projects, operations, and IT delivery. The most sought-after specialties include construction project management, IT and technology program delivery, and healthcare operations management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles62
Top employerCook Out Restaurants
Top cityGreenville, SC
Cities hiring28
Work type75% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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ITG Communications, LLC
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Project Manager
ITG Communications, LLC
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Account Management
Business Operations
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in construction management
1,001-5,000

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Xylem
Project Manager
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Project Manager
Xylem
Charleston, South Carolina
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
$110k - $125k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
10,000+

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DRB Enterprises LLC
North Charleston, South Carolina
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED

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Residential Construction Site Project Manager
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Residential Construction Site Project Manager
Randy Jeffcoat Builders, inc.
Bluffton, South Carolina
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
$73k - $88k/yr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
11-50

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Project Manager
Coast Construction GC, LLC
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$75k - $90k/yr
On-Site

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Project Manager Jobs by City in South Carolina

Where South Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Columbia
7 jobs
Charleston
5 jobs
Spartanburg
4 jobs
North Charleston
4 jobs
Bluffton
3 jobs
West Columbia
3 jobs
Anderson
2 jobs
Florence
2 jobs

Project Manager Job Market in South Carolina

A snapshot from current South Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Cook Out Restaurants
Cook Out Restaurants6 open roles
Vertiv
Vertiv2 open roles
GE Vernova
GE Vernova2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Food & Beverage

What South Carolina Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project manager jobs across South Carolina.

  • PMP certification through the Project Management Institute is strongly preferred by most employers
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, construction management, or a related field required
  • Three or more years managing project schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira
  • Experience coordinating with contractors, vendors, or regulatory agencies on complex projects
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder reporting and executive updates

Project Manager Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project manager in South Carolina?

South Carolina does not require a state-issued license to work as a project manager, so the path runs through education and professional certification. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a Project Management Professional credential from the Project Management Institute. Candidates pursuing construction-focused roles may also benefit from the Associate Constructor designation through the American Institute of Constructors, which is well recognized among South Carolina contractors and developers.

How much do project managers make in South Carolina?

Project managers in South Carolina earn a median of about $169,040 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $115,280 for the lowest 10% to over $226,970 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire project managers in South Carolina?

Companies currently hiring project managers in South Carolina include Cook Out Restaurants, Vertiv, and GE Vernova, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. South Carolina's mix of advanced manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and large-scale infrastructure work means demand comes from a broad range of employer types rather than a single dominant industry.

Which South Carolina cities have the most project manager jobs?

Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston are the South Carolina cities with the most project manager openings. Columbia's concentration of state government agencies, healthcare institutions, and defense contractors drives consistent hiring there, while Charleston's port activity and Boeing operations support strong demand, and Greenville's advanced manufacturing base anchored by BMW, Michelin, and GE anchors activity in the Upstate.

Are there remote project manager jobs in South Carolina?

Yes, and more than many fields, because project management work is heavily documentation, coordination, and communication-based and can transfer well to remote settings. About 25% of project manager openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though on-site presence is more common in construction, manufacturing, and healthcare roles where physical oversight is part of the job. IT and program delivery roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility.

How can I get hired as a project manager in South Carolina with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a project coordinator or project administrator role, which large South Carolina employers in healthcare, construction, and manufacturing use as a pipeline for developing project managers. MUSC Health and the South Carolina Department of Transportation both hire at the coordinator level for candidates with relevant degrees but limited direct PM experience. Earning a Certified Associate in Project Management credential through the Project Management Institute strengthens an application before a candidate has years of managed project history.

Where can I find and apply to project manager jobs in South Carolina?

You can find and apply to project manager jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to South Carolina employers. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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