Project Manager II

Beaufort County; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County seeks an experienced project manager to oversee capital and engineering projects from planning through warranty. You will work with county departments, developers and contractors to ensure budgets, schedules and quality align with contract requirements.

The role involves reviewing drawings, monitoring field inspections, evaluating change orders and coordinating with design consultants. A engineering degree and 4–8 years of related experience are required; certifications are a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or hard sciences; Master’s in Liberal Arts or Business acceptable.
• 4–8 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Engineer in Training certification and Project Management Professional certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital improvements and engineering projects through planning, design, construction, occupancy and warranty.
• Prepare bid packages and contracts; develop scopes of work for design and inspecting engineers.
• Coordinate with departments, developers and contractors; monitor budgets and schedules.
• Review drawings, materials, and specs; supervise drawings of plans and details.
• Monitor field inspections and change orders; ensure contract terms are met.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or hard sciences

Master’s Degree in Liberal Arts or Business

Job description

Description

The purpose of this position is to manage assigned capital and engineering projects through the planning, design, construction, occupancy and warranty period of complex construction and renovation projects, and other initiatives as assigned.

Examples of Duties

• Manages capital improvements and/or engineering projects and other construction or renovation projects; prepares bid packages/documents; develops construction contracts, specifications and bid forms; prepares scope of work statements for design engineers and inspecting engineers.
• Participates, evaluates and monitors the selection process for design consultants and contractors; reviews bids and recommendations for contract awards; prepares project budget; attends Council meetings to obtain approval of budget amendments.
• Acts as liaison between County departments, developers, contractors and the public relating to engineering and construction projects; determines nature and extent of work; coordinates petition process involving property owners as part of project approval.
• Provides in-house review of drawings, material sources and specifications during construction; supervises or prepares drawings of plans and details.
• Monitors contractors and consultants to ensure that contract terms and conditions are met; inspects construction sites for compliance with specifications and tracks change orders.
• Monitors field inspections of work done by contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications; coordinates or attends various project meetings as Beaufort County representative.
• Reviews, justifies and recommends change orders; reviews and approves invoices and pay applications to ensure that values are correct, and schedules are reasonable; monitors expenditures and revenues and provides information to officials.
• Determines date of substantial completion and performs final inspection to assure project completion according to contract requirements.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Engineering Department requires Bachelor’s degree in engineering or the hard sciences such as architecture, chemistry, geology, biology, mathematics, or physics or a Master’s Degree in Liberal Arts or Business.
• Over four years and up to and including eight years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Special Certifications And Licenses

• Engineer in Training certification, Professional Engineering License preferred.
• Project Management Professional Certification, preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• IMPORTANT: Please attach copies of all certifications and licenses to your application.

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.