Project Manager - 60029185 (Construction Project Manager I)

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 Construction Project Manager m anages the design and construction process for capital improvement and renovation projects of moderate to large complexity in support of the Agency's mission. 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. Assist in prioritizing and developing 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.

Responsibilities of the 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.

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. A bachelor's 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 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.

• 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. Click here for 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 *
8. State Retirement Plan ( SCRS )
9. 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.