Capital Projects Manager - Facilities & Construction

Charleston County Government; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston County Government is seeking a Project Manager to oversee capital improvement, new construction, expansion, and renovation projects across County-owned facilities. This role emphasizes project management excellence, stakeholder coordination, clear communication, and guiding projects from initial request through construction, closeout, and warranty.

The ideal candidate is a strong organizer, communicator, and leader who can manage multiple projects and diverse teams effectively;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Systems Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of related project management experience.
• Minimum of 2 years managing projects as a project manager or owner’s representative in any sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple new construction, expansion, and renovation projects from initial request to closeout, ensuring the approved scope, budget, and schedule are maintained.
• Coordinate with design consultants including architects, engineers, and other professional service providers.
• Provide daily project oversight and maintain consistent communication with clients, end-users, and project team members.
• Collect, organize, and archive all project documentation within established project folders.
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and notes; organize and archive required documentation.
• Develop, track, update, forecast, and modify project schedules and budgets throughout all project phases.
• Review and track contracts, invoices, and payments for contractors, consultants, and equipment vendors.
• Process contract change orders and payment invoices for consultants, vendors, and contractors
• Prepare and present project progress reports to County leadership on a monthly basis.
• Assist with plan reviews, construction inspections, and interactions with Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Understand and assist in negotiating contracts with all project stakeholders.
• Assist in managing and coordinating move-in and occupancy activities.
• Review and process all invoices and change orders for approval.
• Evaluate, advise on, and support Procurement in resolving disputes and claims.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Strong organizer

Excellent communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, PM, Construction Management, Systems Engineering, Industrial Management, or related field

5+ years of related project management experience

Tools

Autodesk Build

Job description

Charleston County Government is seeking a Project Manager to oversee capital improvement, new construction, expansion, and renovation projects across County-owned facilities. This role emphasizes project management excellence, stakeholder coordination, clear communication, and guiding projects from initial request through construction, closeout, and warranty.

The ideal candidate is a strong organizer, communicator, and leader who can manage multiple projects and diverse teams effectively;