Senior Project Manager: Capital Construction & Engineering

Beaufort County South Carolina; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County Council is seeking a seasoned Engineering Project Manager to lead capital improvements and construction projects through planning, design, construction, occupancy and warranty periods. You will coordinate with county departments, developers and contractors; prepare bid packages; review drawings; monitor budgets, schedules and change orders; and report progress to Council.

Bachelor’s in engineering or hard sciences required (Master’s welcome).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or hard sciences; Master’s in Liberal Arts or Business acceptable.
• 4–8 years of related experience in capital projects or construction.
• Engineer in Training or PMP certifications preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manages capital improvements and/or engineering projects; prepares bid packages; develops contracts and specification docs.
• Evaluates design consultants and contractors; reviews bids; prepares project budgets; seeks Council budget approvals.
• Acts as liaison between County departments, developers, contractors and the public for project approvals.
• Reviews drawings; monitors field inspections; tracks change orders and ensures contract compliance.
• Monitors invoices and pay applications; tracks expenditures and revenue; reports to officials.
• Determines substantial completion date and conducts final inspections.

Skills

Contract management

Budget management

Communication

Vendor coordination

Project planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or hard sciences

Master’s Degree in Liberal Arts or Business

Engineer in Training certification

Project Management Professional Certification

Job description

Beaufort County Council is seeking a seasoned Engineering Project Manager to lead capital improvements and construction projects through planning, design, construction, occupancy and warranty periods. You will coordinate with county departments, developers and contractors; prepare bid packages; review drawings; monitor budgets, schedules and change orders; and report progress to Council.

Bachelor’s in engineering or hard sciences required (Master’s welcome).