Construction Project Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Manages the design and construction process for deferred maintenance, capital improvement, and renovation projects of moderate to large complexity for BHDD facilities across the State of South Carolina.
• Manages assigned agency Permanent Improvement and Non-Permanent Improvement Projects.
• Participates in the evaluation and awarding of contracts for architectural and engineering services as well as bid openings and evaluations for construction services in accordance with state procurement guidelines. Administers contracts from beginning to end of project.
• Evaluates and assesses existing building conditions within the agency to assist in the prioritizing, budgeting, and scheduling of upcoming capital projects.
• Develops and executes acquisition strategies that ensure fairness, competition, and serve the best interests of the State, resulting in completed projects that meet customer requirements. Ensures compliance with applicable rules and regulations including the International Building Codes, Executive Budget Office, the Office of State Engineer regulations, the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code, The Joint Commission, the Department of Public Health, and the Joint Bond Review Committee (JBRC).
• Develops materials and scopes for and manages Task Order Contracts, Competitive Sealed Bids, and Minor Construction projects for a variety of construction disciplines depending on project size and complexity.
• Creates, maintains, and updates project files for all assigned projects throughout the life cycle of the project(s).
• Provides periodic project updates to management and project stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as requested.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture with related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Thorough knowledge of Project Management, engineering design methodologies, construction methodologies, and construction management.
• Skill in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing plans, specifications, technical computations, and cost estimates.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, architects, engineers, contractors, and State agency managers.
• Ability to plan and direct the work of architects, engineers, and construction personnel.
• Ability to coordinate the work of multiple design teams in varied disciplines.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the construction and modification of facilities.
• Knowledge of contract and bidding procedures.

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, 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, State Optional Retirement Program.

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.