Construction Project Manager - State Office

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid parental leave

Flexible work schedules

15 days annual leave (vacation)

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department seeks a program management professional to oversee permanent improvement projects, including renovation and maintenance of architectural, mechanical, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities include planning major construction activities, evaluating contract awards per state procurement guidelines, and ensuring compliance with building codes and safety regulations. A bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in a relevant program management.
• Understanding of building systems, construction, project management.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assists in determining the needs for all Permanent Improvement Projects and reports to the Director of Facility Management.
• Represents the interests of the Agency while leading major maintenance and repair projects by overseeing the renovation and installation of architectural, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Supports the Director of Facility Management by planning and directing major construction, renovation, and maintenance activities and evaluating the awarding of contracts in accordance with state procurement guidelines.
• Manages small construction projects, ensuring the appropriate engineer is consulted and involved in construction and renovation activities.
• Collaborates with State and local officials to ensure compliance with codes, laws, and regulatory issues, as well as fire safety measures for all buildings and grounds.
• Develops detailed programmatic requirements, including architectural drawings and specifications, to guide small repair, maintenance, and renovation projects from concept to completion.
• Additional projects/duties as assigned.

Job description

Join South Carolina state government where you can have a meaningful career, incomparable benefits, and a positive work-life balance!

• Assists in determining the needs for all Permanent Improvement Projects and reports to the Director of Facility Management.
• Represents the interests of the Agency while leading major maintenance and repair projects by overseeing the renovation and installation of architectural, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Supports the Director of Facility Management by planning and directing major construction, renovation, and maintenance activities and evaluating the awarding of contracts in accordance with state procurement guidelines.
• Manages small construction projects, ensuring the appropriate engineer (civil, mechanical, plumbing, or electrical) is consulted and involved in construction and renovation activities.
• Collaborates with State and local officials to ensure compliance with codes, laws, and regulatory issues, as well as fire safety measures for all buildings and grounds.
• Develops detailed programmatic requirements, including architectural drawings and specifications, to guide small repair, maintenance, and renovation projects from concept to completion.
• Additional projects/duties as assigned.

• A bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field and 5 years of experience in a relevant program management.
• Understanding of building systems, construction, project management.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes and safety regulations.

If invited to interview, please obtain your Official 10 year driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles to bring with you.

Official transcripts will be required to verify college degree.

• Knowledge of the SC State Government regulations relating to the planning and execution of State permanent improvements is preferred.

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays

• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs