Construction Project Manager Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Posting Number

STA00079PO25

Job Family Campus Development
Job Function Facilities Project Management
USC Market Title Facilities Project Manager to USC Market Title /titles/132360
Job Level P3 – Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) Construction Project Manager
Campus Columbia
Work County Richland
College/Division Division of Administration and Finance
Department DAF Facilities Renovation and Infrastructure Construction
State Pay Band 8
Approved Starting Salary $79,302
Advertised Salary Range $79,302-$99,127
Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months Category Other
About USC
About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia andprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through abination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educatedmunities in South Carolina and beyond.
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Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the “Working at USC” section on the Applicant Portal at . Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary Coordination of renovation and infrastructure projects for the Department of Facilities Services of the University of South Carolina including overall monitoring of contract administration and the planning, design, bidding, construction, and close out phases of project performance.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalentbination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Construction Management. SC Contractor’s license, certified construction manager (CCM), professional engineer (PE), Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP), or Project Management Professional (PMP).
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of principles and practices of construction project management, modern architecture, design engineering and facility construction. Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the construction and modification of facilities. Knowledge of contract procedures, bidding procedures, architectural agreements and inspection procedures. Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations governing architectural or civil engineering project management for building or facility renovation projects and campus scale infrastructure construction. Ability to oversee the work of subordinate project managers or consultants. Ability to establish positive working relationships with customers, superiors, subordinates, associates, design and construction consultants. Ability tomunicate effectively. Ability to prepare, review and revise plans and specifications. Ability to problem solve and utilize conscious decision making. Ability to build teams and involve stakeholders. Typical projects include but are not limited to interior renovations, energy efficiency projects, roofing and exterior replacements, HVAC and electrical upgrades, in ground infrastructure and thermal plant modernizations.
Job Duties
Job Duty Manages, monitors, and controls contractualmitments to assure performance of work including but not limited topliance with drawings and specifications, performance of contract administration and close-outs, and University acceptance ofpleted work by reviewing contract documents and budgets, conducting site visits, inspecting work performed, ensuring customer “deliverables,” verifying punch list, providing direction, and maintaining contact through warranty period.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty Maintains knowledge of and implements University and industry requirements, procedures, and standards including but not limited to state procurement law, Office of State Engineer, DHEC, City of Columbia, State Fire Marshall, Erosion & Sediment Control, Flood Plain and Zoning, LEEDS certification, historic preservation, any other applicable codes, and the University’s master plan by reading, researching, reviewing, attending conferences, training, and meeting with internal and external personnel.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Job Duty Executes project specific activities including assisting with the bid process, procuring services, submitting change orders and approving expenditures, updating project schedules and budgets, reviewing and, when necessary for value engineering, modifying construction documents, and providing project status reports.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty Communicates and coordinates project issues with internal and external clients, professional consultants, regulatory agencies, University administration, Facilities Services departments and personnel, coworkers by developing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships, meeting with concerned parties, negotiating expenditures, mediating user expectations, refining project scope, and conducting site visits.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty Providesprehensive guidance to customers in the procurement of professional design services and construction services as expeditiously as possible, in a manner best suited to their needs, and infillpliance with the Consolidated Procurement Code.
Monitors state projects during construction to ensure the workplies with the building codes by reviewing inspection reports submitted by3rd party inspectors and design professionals for notations of deficiencies and corrective action taken on deficiencies.
Physically inspects all construction project sites forpliance with the design drawings, campus standards and quality expectations.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 25
Job Duty Executes development and coordination of major or significant infrastructure and renovation projects through the planning, design, bidding, construction, and close out phases including but not limited to meeting with clients, A/E consultants and Facilities leadership;
Determining scope and duration; coordinating A/E procurement, cost estimates, and feasibility studies;
Implementing established budget and schedule to meet program needs and limitations; Negotiating to gain consensus and final approval;
Providing summary reports and direction to all parties involved.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 25
Job Duty Provides assistance to the Director of Infrastructure Construction and Renovation and/or the Associate Vice President of Facilities Management as required to develop and improve office policies, procedures and design standards;
Provides training to staff ;
Provides guidance and input on the resolution of contractual issues;
Identifies and implements innovative procurement and contract management strategies to achieve project success.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Job Open Date 02/04/2025
Job Close Date 03/17/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by March 17, 2025.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
Dependent Scholarships
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
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