Construction Project Manager
University of South Carolina
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Job summary
The University of South Carolina seeks a qualified professional to coordinate renovation and infrastructure projects for Facilities Services, overseeing contract administration and all phases from planning to closeout.
Responsibilities include monitoring compliance with drawings and budgets, conducting site visits, and maintaining stakeholder relationships with internal teams, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field with 3+ years of related experience.
- Equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience may substitute.
- Valid Driver’s License required.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate renovation and infrastructure projects for Facilities Services, overseeing contract administration and all project phases from planning through closeout.
- Monitor compliance with drawings, specifications, budgets, and schedules; conduct site visits and inspections.
- Maintain positive relationships with customers, consultants, regulatory agencies, and University administration; manage changes and procurement as needed.
- Provide guidance and leadership to project teams and subcontractors to ensure project success.
Skills
Education
Job description
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by October 2, 2026.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
Department DAF Facilities Renovation and Infrastructure Construction
State Pay Range
State Pay Range G11
USC Market Range
USC Market Range MRJ - $76,904 $96,130 $115,356
Anticipated Hiring Range
Anticipated Hiring Range $76,904-$96,130
Location of Vacancy
Location of Vacancy SC
Part/Full Time
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule
- Monday-Friday 8:00a.m-4: 30p.m
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category
Job Search Category Other
About USC
About University of South Carolina ...
Veterans' Preference Statement
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Position Description Advertised Job Summary Responsible for the coordination of renovation and infrastructure projects for the Department of Facilities Services of the University of South Carolina including overall monitoring of contract administration and the planning, design, bidding, construction, and close out phases of project performance.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
- Driver’s License
- Master’s degree in Construction Management.
- SC Contractor’s license, certified construction manager ( CCM ), professional engineer (PE), Certified Educational Facilities Professional ( CEFP ), or Project Management Professional ( PMP ).
- Knowledge of principles and practices of construction project management, modern architecture, design engineering and facility construction.
- Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the construction and modification of facilities.
- Knowledge of contract procedures, bidding procedures, architectural agreements and inspection procedures.
- Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations governing architectural or civil engineering project management for building or facility renovation projects and campus scale infrastructure construction.
- Ability to oversee the work of subordinate project managers or consultants.
- Ability to establish positive working relationships with customers, superiors, subordinates, associates, design and construction consultants.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to prepare, review and revise plans and specifications.
- Ability to problem solve and utilize conscious decision making.
- Ability to build teams and involve stakeholders.
- Typical projects include but are not limited to interior renovations, energy efficiency projects, roofing and exterior replacements, HVAC and electrical upgrades, in ground infrastructure and thermal plant modernizations.
Job Duty Manages, monitors, and controls contractual commitments to assure performance of work including but not limited to compliance with drawings and specifications, performance of contract administration and close-outs, and University acceptance of completed work by reviewing contract documents and budgets, conducting site visits, inspecting work performed, ensuring customer “deliverables,” verifying punch list, providing direction, and maintaining contact through warranty period.
Job Duty Maintains knowledge of and implements University and industry requirements, procedures, and standards including but not limited to state procurement law, Office of State Engineer, DHEC , City of Columbia, State Fire Marshall, Erosion & Sediment Control, Flood Plain and Zoning, LEEDS certification, historic preservation, any other applicable codes, and the University’s master plan by reading, researching, reviewing, attending conferences, training, and meeting with internal and external personnel.
Job Duty Executes project specific activities including assisting with the bid process, procuring services, submitting change orders and approving expenditures, updating project schedules and budgets, reviewing and, when necessary for value engineering, modifying construction documents, and providing project status reports.
Job Duty Communicates and coordinates project issues with internal and external clients, professional consultants, regulatory agencies, University administration, Facilities Services departments and personnel, coworkers by developing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships, meeting with concerned parties, negotiating expenditures, mediating user expectations, refining project scope, and conducting site visits.
Job Duty
- Provides comprehensive guidance to customers in the procurement of professional design services and construction services as expeditiously as possible, in a manner best suited to their needs, and infill compliance with the Consolidated Procurement Code.
- Monitors state projects during construction to ensure the work complies with the building codes by reviewing inspection reports submitted by 3rd party inspectors and design professionals for notations of deficiencies and corrective action taken on deficiencies.
- Physically inspects all construction project sites for compliance with the design drawings, campus standards and quality expectations.
Job Duty
- Executes development and coordination of major or significant infrastructure and renovation projects through the planning, design, bidding, construction, and close out phases including but not limited to meeting with clients, A/E consultants and Facilities leadership;
- Determining scope and duration; coordinating A/E procurement, cost estimates, and feasibility studies.
- Implementing established budget and schedule to meet program needs and limitations; Negotiating to gain consensus and final approval.
- Providing summary reports and direction to all parties involved.
Job Duty
- Provides assistance to the Director of Infrastructure Construction and Renovation and/or the Associate Vice President of Facilities Management as required to develop and improve office policies, procedures and design standards;
- Provides training to staff ;
- Provides guidance and input on the resolution of contractual issues;
- Identifies and implements innovative procurement and contract management strategies to achieve project success.
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Desired Start Date: Job Open Date 08/19/2026 Job Close Date 10/02/2026 Open Until Filled
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have at least a Bachelor's Degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a Valid Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
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