Project Manager - 60005002

Job Responsibilities Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The SC Department of Veterans' Affairs is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! 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 Project Manager is responsible for assisting the Deputy Director of Facilities Management in the identification, prioritization, planning, and execution of a variety of moderate to large scale infrastructure construction projects for the department. Responsibilities of the Project Manager: * Assists the Deputy Director in the planning and procurement of small and large professional services associated with architecture, engineering, construction, and construction management following State procurement laws, regulations, and procedures. * Coordinates and manages assigned capital improvement and renovation projects of moderate to large complexity following State and Federal codes, laws, regulations, and procedures in administering construction. * Evaluates and assesses existing building conditions within the Agency and provides recommendations in the prioritization, budgeting, and scheduling of permanent improvement projects and renovations. * Maintains project funding and expenditure records, coordinates vendor payments and manages project spending. * Other duties as assigned. Minimum and Additional Requirements Minimum Requirements: * A bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture with five years related experience. * Specialized certifications and accreditations, or experience directly related to Commercial Construction may be considered in lieu of the bachelor's degree. Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination. Additional Requirements: * Work is performed in both a field and office environment, but often requires the employee to perform duties outdoors which includes working in and around construction sites. * Travel and field work will be required in areas where there are some risks and hazards that are known, predictable, and controllable. * Must be able to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb and traverse undulating terrain unassisted in designated working areas. * Employee must be able to lift and carry up to 50Ibs unassisted. * Position may require overnight travel. * Positions requires routine driver duties. * Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations. * Must have and maintain a valid driver's license. Additional Comments Additional Comments: The SC Department of Veterans' Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The SC Department of Veterans' Affairs offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: * Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information. * 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 (S.C. Deferred Compensation) * Retirement benefit choices * * State Retirement Plan (SCRS) * State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP) * Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

Created: 2025-01-11