Construction Project Manager

State of South Carolina; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

York Technical College is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead planning, development, and execution of facilities projects across York, Lancaster, and Chester counties. The role requires coordinating with college leadership, architects, and contractors to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include daily site oversight, ensuring safety compliance, managing budgets, and communicating progress to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field; equivalent education/experience accepted.
• PMP, CCM or similar project management certification required or strongly preferred.
• Applicants may need to provide unofficial transcripts and official transcripts on hire.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Development: Set goals, scope, budget, and timeline with college leadership and external consultants.
• Project Execution and Management: Oversee day-to-day construction activities, ensure quality, budget, and schedule adherence.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as liaison between college administration, contractors, and external agencies; provide status updates.
• Budget and Financial Oversight: Monitor budgets, approve expenditures, review contracts and change orders.
• Professional Development & Training: Attend relevant training and conferences to enhance project delivery skills.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

PMP (Project Mgmt. Professional)

CCM (Certified Construction Manager)

Job description

York Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, is a public, two-year institution of higher education that offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Through maximizing student success, the College seeks to contribute to the economic growth and development of York, Lancaster, and Chester counties and of the State.

The Construction Project Manager performs the following functions:

• Project Planning and Development:Collaborate with college leadership to determine project goals, scope, budget, and timeline. Develop project plans, including cost estimates, resource allocation, and timelines. Participate in the selection of architects, contractors, and other external consultants. Oversee initial project design and feasibility studies, ensuring alignment with college standards and expectations.

• Project Execution and Management:Manage day-to-day activities of construction projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards, budget, and timelines. Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and architects to oversee construction phases and address potential issues. Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with safety regulations and college standards. Use project management tools and software for tracking project status, budget, and resources. Oversee final project walkthroughs, punch lists, and turnover of completed facilities. Compile project documentation, including permits, inspection reports, and as-built drawings. Conduct post-project evaluation, documenting lessons learned and recommendations for future projects.

• Stakeholder Communication and Coordination:Serve as the primary liaison between college administration, contractors, and external agencies for assigned projects. Facilitate meetings and coordinate communication among project team members to discuss project needs. Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project status, milestones, and challenges. Coordinate with campus departments to minimize disruption to college operations during construction.

• Budget and Financial Oversight:Monitor project budgets, approve invoices/expenditures, and authorize purchase requests. Track expenses and ensure projects remain within the allocated budget. Review contracts, change orders, and project expenses with facilities and finance departments.

• Professional Development & Training:Attend various training seminars and meetings held by local or state construction and planning officials. Participate and attend professional/regional conferences or workshops to enhance technical expertise, maintain compliance, and strengthen leadership skills for effective project delivery. Engage with other higher education and institutional professionals to gain or share knowledge and best practices. Participates in various college wide events and meetings.

A bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field and at least five years of project management experience in facilities planning, design, development, and construction, preferably in a higher education or an institutional setting. An equivalent level of education and experience will be accepted.

• Certification as a PMP (Project Mgmt. Professional), CCM (Certified Construction Mgr.), or similar project management certification

Applicants indicating degree(s) on the application may be required to provide unofficial copies of transcripts in the application process and official transcript upon hire.