Capital Project Manager

Dorchester County Government; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorchester County Government is seeking a skilled project manager to perform routine to complex engineering, construction, and administrative work supporting county capital projects. The role works under general supervision, developing methods and sequences independently.

The position emphasizes bid management, cost estimation, permits, and coordination with multiple stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery and safety compliance. A CAPM or PMP certification is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Building Science or related discipline.
• Ten years of construction management, code compliance, architect or related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares bid documents, evaluates and reviews proposals, and manages construction for capital improvement projects.
• Prepares and presents project cost estimates and determines feasibility of project based on analysis of data.
• Ensures that required permits are secured and inspections are scheduled in a timely manner.
• Coordinates with end-users and supervisors to ensure that departmental needs are addressed.
• Collaborates with contractors, engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project.
• Organizes and oversees construction procedures and ensures they are completed in a timely and efficient manner through certificate of occupancy and project closeout.
• Directs and inspects commercial construction and maintenance activities at project sites. Works to establish project schedule.
• Coordinates department activities and functions with those of other County divisions, departments, municipalities, developers, contractors, property owners, and outside agencies as appropriate.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints, and requests for assistance regarding capital improvements.
• Ensures adherence to all health and safety standards and reports issues.

Skills

Construction mgmt

Project coordination

Cost estimation

Permits

Inspections

CAPM/PMP

Communication skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelors in Construction Mgmt

Job description

The purpose of this job is to perform a variety of routine-to-complex technical engineering, construction and project management, and administrative work in support of the planning, design, construction and maintenance of County projects, and to perform related work as required.

This position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepares bid documents, evaluates and reviews proposals, and manages construction for capital improvement projects.
• Prepares and presents project cost estimates and determines feasibility of project based on analysis of data.
• Ensures that required permits are secured and inspections are scheduled in a timely manner.
• Coordinates with end-users and supervisors to ensure that departmental needs are addressed.
• Collaborates with contractors, engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project.
• Organizes and oversees construction procedures and ensures they are completed in a timely and efficient manner through certificate of occupancy and project closeout.
• Directs and inspects commercial construction and maintenance activities at project sites. Works to establish project schedule. Evaluates progress and prepares complete work records and reports as required.
• Coordinates department activities and functions with those of other County divisions, departments, municipalities, developers, contractors, property owners, and outside agencies as appropriate.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints, and requests for assistance regarding capital improvements.
• Ensures adherence to all health and safety standards and reports issues.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Building Science or related discipline.
• Ten years of construction management, code compliance, architect or related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications, Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or related certification required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and understanding of operating policies and procedures as well as ability to apply these to complex problems.
• Skill in handling or using machines, tools or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience, such as computers for data entry, fax machines, copiers, telephones or similar equipment; may service office machines, including adding paper and changing toner.
• Skill in using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; and/or calculating ratios, rates and percentages.
• Skill in reading journals, manuals and professional publications; speaking informally to employees, staff in other organizational agencies, the general public and people in other organizations; presenting training; composing original reports; and developing training programs and other written materials using proper language, punctuation, grammar and style.
• Ability to perform work involving the application of logical principles and thinking to solve practical problems within or applying to a unit or division of the organization.
• Ability to synthesize or integrate analysis of data or information to discover facts or develop knowledge or interpretations; to change policies, procedures or methodologies based on new facts, knowledge or interpretations.
• Ability to supervise or lead others by determining work procedures, assigning duties, maintaining harmonious relations and promoting efficiency.
• Ability to perform duties requiring continuous, close attention for accurate results and frequent exposure to unusual pressures.

Physical Demands:

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals,prioritiesand needs.Additionally, the following physical abilities arerequired: Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape,temperatureor texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Hearing 1: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.
• Hearing 2: Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.
• Mental Acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist,handsand/or fingers.
• Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideasby means ofthe spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Talking 1: Expressing or exchanging ideasby means ofthe spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately,loudlyor quickly.
• Talking 2: Shoutingin order tobe heard above ambient noise level.
• Visual Acuity 1: Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2: Including color, depthperceptionand field vision.
• Visual Acuity 3: Visual Acuity todeterminethe accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations.
• Visual Acuity 4: Have visual acuity tooperatemotor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
• Visual Acuity 5: Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
• Walking: Moving about on

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

Work is performedin a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

DorchesterCounty has the right to revise this job description at any time. This

description does notrepresentin any way a contract of employment.