Planning, Design, & Construction Project Manager
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Location : York County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 174359
Agency: York Technical College
Opening Date: 07/25/2025
Closing Date: 8/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AK04
Position Number:: TBD
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Friday (8:00 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $72,800.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $87,300.00
Opening Date: 03/26/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please apply online, taking care to complete the state application with all work history and education. Incomplete applications will be disqualified and will not be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
York Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, is a public, two-year institution of higher education that offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Through maximizing student success, the College seeks to contribute to the economic growth and development of York, Lancaster, and Chester counties and of the State.
The Project Manager I - Facilities Planning, Design, & Construction performs the following functions:
- Project Planning and Development: Collaborate with college leadership to determine project goals, scope, budget, and timeline. Develop project plans, including cost estimates, resource allocation, and timelines. Participate in the selection of architects, contractors, and other external consultants. Oversee initial project design and feasibility studies, ensuring alignment with college standards and expectations.
- Project Execution and Management: Manage day-to-day activities of construction projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards, budget, and timelines. Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and architects to oversee construction phases and address potential issues. Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with safety regulations and college standards. Use project management tools and software for tracking project status, budget, and resources. Oversee final project walkthroughs, punch lists, and turnover of completed facilities. Compile project documentation, including permits, inspection reports, and as-built drawings. Conduct post-project evaluation, documenting lessons learned and recommendations for future projects.
- Stakeholder Communication and Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison between college administration, contractors, and external agencies for assigned projects. Facilitate meetings and coordinate communication among project team members to discuss project needs. Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project status, milestones, and challenges. Coordinate with campus departments to minimize disruption to college operations during construction.
- Budget and Financial Oversight: Monitor project budgets, approve invoices/expenditures, and authorize purchase requests. Track expenses and ensure projects remain within the allocated budget. Review contracts, change orders, and project expenses with facilities and finance departments.
- Professional Development & Training: Attend various training seminars and meetings held by local or state construction and planning officials. Participate and attend professional/regional conferences or workshops to enhance technical expertise, maintain compliance, and strengthen leadership skills for effective project delivery. Engage with other higher education and institutional professionals to gain or share knowledge and best practices. Participates in various college wide events and meetings.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field and at least five years of project management experience in facilities planning, design, development, and construction, preferably in a higher education or an institutional setting. An equivalent level of education and experience will be accepted.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification as a PMP (Project Mgmt. Professional), CCM (Certified Construction Mgr.), or similar project management certification
Additional Comments
Applicants indicating degree(s) on the application may be required to provide unofficial copies of transcripts in the application process and official transcript upon hire.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Please select the answer below that most closely reflects your education.
- Master's degree or higher
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
- Associate's or two-year degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
- High School Diploma
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Please select the answer below that most closely reflects you experience of project management experience in facilities planning, design, development, and construction.
- Less than five years
- Five years to less than seven years
- Seven years to less than nine years
- Nine or more years
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Please describe your project management experience in facilities planning, design, development, and construction. Note: Please see resume/application is not an acceptable response.
Required Question
- Location:
- Rock Hill
- Job Type:
- FullTime