Senior Government Construction Project Manager

Miracorp; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Coverage (Medical, Vision, Dent

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

MIRACORP in Columbia, SC is seeking a Project Manager IV to lead complex, high-value design and construction projects for government facilities, overseeing all phases from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and occupancy.

The role requires managing scope, budget, and schedule, providing technical expertise on building systems and life safety, and coordinating with A/E firms, contractors, and customer agencies to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field; and/or ten years of experience managing design and construction projects.
• Master’s degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple large-scale construction and renovation projects, including scope development, cost estimating, scheduling, procurement coordination, and contractor oversight.
• Prepare Project Management Plans, establish project milestones, track progress, and ensure compliance with governing codes, life safety requirements, sustainability standards, and quality assurance expectations.
• Serve as the on-site project manager or inspector, performing daily field oversight, resolving complex construction issues, and ensuring work meets contract requirements and budget constraints.
• Review and recommend approval of design documents, construction submittals, progress evaluations, and invoices; coordinate with A/E firms, contractors, contracting specialists, and customer agencies.
• Provide technical expertise on building systems, workmanship quality, environmental regulations, and construction best practices.
• Facilitate project meetings, maintain strong stakeholder communication, and support a collaborative team environment with acquisition, financial, and program staff.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure projects are delivered on scope, on schedule, and on budget.
• Travel to project sites for inspections, progress reviews, and technical evaluations as required.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling & estimating

Communication skills

Leadership

Building systems knowledge

Education

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

Master’s degree in a related field preferred

Tools

Project management software

Estimating software

Job description

MIRACORP in Columbia, SC is seeking a Project Manager IV to lead complex, high-value design and construction projects for government facilities, overseeing all phases from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and occupancy.

The role requires managing scope, budget, and schedule, providing technical expertise on building systems and life safety, and coordinating with A/E firms, contractors, and customer agencies to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.