Project Manager IV

Project Manager IV

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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Advertised Job Summary - Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director and Director, and the indirect supervision of the Associate Vice President / University Architect for Facilities Planning, Design and Construction, serves as project manager directly responsible for overseeing the design and execution of major capital construction and renovation projects, including overall monitoring of contract administration. Responsible to lead and mentor less experienced project managers through the planning, design, bidding, construction, and close out phases of project execution.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience - Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials - Driver's license required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Knowledge of principles and practices of modern architecture, design engineering and facility construction/maintenance. Knowledge of codes, laws, rules and regulations governing the construction and/or modification of facilities. Knowledge of principles and practices of effective project management. The ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations; manage work and provide guidance to colleagues; make presentations and prepare reports; manage and prioritize a large and complex work load with short time frames; make decisions with limited information and a strong experience base; resolve problems and communicate outcomes; interpret plans; interact with various levels of personnel; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; use technology; solve problems; utilize conscious decision making; and build teams and involve stakeholders. Knowledge of contractual responsibilities, processes and procedures governed by the AIAarchitectural agreements (Series A, B and C). Ability to oversee the work of subordinate architects, engineers or construction managers. Ability to establish positive working relationships with customers/clients, superiors, subordinates, associates, design and construction consultants, and with State, Local and/or Federal professional personnel and other public and/or private sector organizations and individuals. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to problem solve and utilize effective conscious decision making. Ability to build teams and involve stakeholders. Demonstrated competence performing technical review of plans and specifications.

Job Duties

Job Duty - Monitors and controls contractual commitments to assure performance of work including but not limited to compliance with drawings and specifications, performance of contract administration and close-outs, and University acceptance of completed work by reviewing contract documents and budgets, coordinating with the Office of the State Engineer and other state and local authorities as required, conducting site visits, inspecting work performed, ensuring customer "deliverables," verifying punch list, providing direction, and maintaining contact through warranty period.

Job Duty - Maintains knowledge of and implements University and industry requirements, procedures, and standards including but not limited to state procurement law, Office of State Engineer,DHEC, City of Columbia, State Fire Marshall, Erosion & Sediment Control, Flood Plain and Zoning,LEEDScertification, historic preservation, any other applicable codes, and the University's master plan by reading, researching, reviewing, attending conferences, training, and meeting with internal and external personnel.

Job Duty - Executes project specific activities including assisting with the bid process, procuring services, submitting change orders and approving expenditures, updating project schedules and budgets, reviewing and, when necessary for value engineering, modifying construction documents, and providing project status reports.

Job Duty - Communicates and coordinates project issues with internal and external clients, professional consultants, regulatory agencies, University administration, facilities management departments and personnel, coworkers by developing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships, meeting with concerned parties, negotiating expenditures, mediating user expectations, refining project scope, and conducting site visits.

Job Duty - Serves as a team leader for project managers by providing guidance and training on Design and Construction administrative processes and procedures to team members; researching and providing advice on planning, design, and construction best practices to team members; providing guidance, training, and advice on South Carolina State design and construction procurement processes, standards, and best practices to team members; assisting with the development and dissemination of standard operating procedures as time permits; coordinating audit and records procedures with designated staff members and informing team members of same; representing Design and Construction on various project management related administrative team meetings as time permits; and leading team project update meetings with Senior Project Manager.

Job Duty - Executes development and coordination of major or significant capital outlay projects through the planning, design, bidding, construction, and close out phases including but not limited to meeting with clients, A/E consultants, University administration including Board of Trustee members, and Facilities leadership; determining scope and duration; coordinating A/E procurement, cost estimates, and feasibility studies; implementing established budget and schedule to meet program needs and limitations; negotiating to gain consensus and final approval; and providing summary reports and direction to all parties involved.

Job Duty - Provides assistance to the Director of Design and Construction, the University Architect, Senior Project Managers, and/or the Assistant Director of Construction Programming as required to develop and improve office policies, procedures and design standards; provides training to staff and regional campus facilities staff; provides guidance and input on the resolution of contractual issues; and identifies and implements innovative procurement and contract management strategies to achieve project success.

Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive - No

Hazardous weather category - Non-Essential

Number of Vacancies - 1

Job Open Date - 04/03/2026

Job Close Date - 07/02/2026

Open Until Filled - No

Special Instructions to Applicant - Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.We are only accepting applications submitted by July 2, 2026

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