Project Manager - 60029185 (Construction Project Manager I)

State of South Carolina • Richland County, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs is seeking a hardworking and dependable Construction Project Manager I to manage the design and construction process for capital improvement and renovation projects of moderate to large complexity in support of the Agency's mission. This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service. The Construction Project Manager represents the interests of the Agency throughout the planning, design, and construction process of assigned projects. Evaluates and assesses existing building conditions within the Agency to assist in the prioritization, budgeting, and scheduling of upcoming capital projects. Assists in prioritizing and developing the Agency's Comprehensive Permanent Improvement Plan (CPIP) and is responsible for quality, schedule, and cost control. Coordinates with OSE, DPH, DES, A/Es, and third-party inspectors to ensure compliance with SC laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the construction and modification of SCDVA's property/facilities. Acts as a first responder in emergencies to assess conditions at SCDVA facilities and land.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or Architecture with related experience.
• Must have a valid SC driver's license and one (1) year of driving experience without moving violations.
• This position will spend significant time in the field supervising construction projects throughout the state of South Carolina for the Department of Veterans' Affairs. This will require traveling around the state, inspecting buildings, and managing construction projects and construction contracts.

Nice To Haves

• Five (5) years of relevant construction experience.
• Knowledge and experience of mechanical and electrical system.

Responsibilities

• Provides construction contract administration support to SCDVA maintenance and construction projects in a variety of state-wide buildings using OSE documents and state procurement rules.
• Responsible for managing and directing the initiation, planning, execution, control, and close-out phases of the project life cycle for assigned construction projects.
• Determine the scope of work to be completed as directed.
• Provide the customer with an estimate, cost, and timetable.
• Arrange work within the agency, external stakeholders, and outside commercial construction contractors.
• Develops and maintains project work plans incorporating facility condition assessments, and manages scope, schedule, budget, and quality to ensure successful project delivery.
• Prepares and delivers project status updates and coordinates change requests to ensure agency interests are represented and regulatory requirements are met.
• Maintains comprehensive project documentation and oversees A/E design development to ensure regulatory compliance, quality standards, and alignment with long-term facility needs.
• Prepares site plans and technical drawings informed by field assessments and stakeholder input to support accurate project scoping and execution.
• Conducts facility condition assessments to identify deficiencies, support capital project prioritization, and inform CPIP development.
• Other related duties as assigned to meet the mission of the SC Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level