Senior Transportation Penny Program Project Manager

Richland County; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County seeks a Transportation Project Manager (Class IV) to lead the Transportation Penny Program. This role involves overseeing engineering projects from design to completion, ensuring compliance with SCDOT standards and managing contractor relationships.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, a minimum of 8 years of experience, and be a Registered Professional Engineer in South Carolina. This position requires strong negotiation and project management skills in a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in civil or construction engineering.
• Must obtain ASPE Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) certification within 6 months.
• Valid South Carolina state driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project planning process with staff and consultants.
• Establish project schedules involving various stakeholders.
• Negotiate scopes and fees for design contracts.

Skills

Transportation planning

Project management

Construction contract management

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Registered Professional Engineer in South Carolina

Job description

Richland County seeks a Transportation Project Manager (Class IV) to lead the Transportation Penny Program. This role involves overseeing engineering projects from design to completion, ensuring compliance with SCDOT standards and managing contractor relationships.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, a minimum of 8 years of experience, and be a Registered Professional Engineer in South Carolina. This position requires strong negotiation and project management skills in a collaborative work environment.