Project Manager (Construction Project Manager I)

• 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.

A bachelors degree in construction management Engineering or Architecture with related experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Position may require overnight travel.
• Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Position requires routine driver duties.
• Position requires frequent stooping and/or bending.
• Position requires frequent lifting: 50 lbs.
• Position requires essential declaration.
• Position maybe required to report to work during emergency situations.
• Must have a valid SC drivers 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.

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

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:

1. Health dental vision long-term disability and life insurance for employees spouses and children. Clickherefor additional information.
2. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
3. 15 days sick leave per year
4. 13 paid holidays
5. Paid Parental Leave
6. S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available(S.C. Deferred Compensation)
7. Retirement benefit choices*
   1. State Retirement Plan(SCRS)
   2. 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.