Program Manager

Salary: $92,300.00 - $175,400.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 188524
Agency: Department of Administration
Division: Division of Facilities Management and Property Services
Opening Date: 05/19/2026
Closing Date: 5/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH55
Position Number:: 60014810
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN13
Hiring Range - Min.: $92,300.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $137,345.00
Opening Date: 05/19/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: The Department of Administration will not sponsor employment visas for this position. All applicants must apply online.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
Program Manager III

The Department of Administration's (Admin) Division of Facilities Management and Property Services is seeking an experienced Program Manager III to join the team. Facilities Management (FM) maintains and operates approximately 53 buildings, which include the State House, Capitol Complex Office Buildings, the Governor's Mansion and other buildings in the Columbia area. In this role you will manage Permanent Improvement Projects and serve as a key liaison between customers, contractors, maintenance teams, and leadership to ensure work is completed efficiently, on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable policies and procurement requirements.

Responsibilities of the Program Manager III:

• Manage and monitor work orders to ensure timely completion based on priority.
• Review SAP Plant Maintenance reports related to preventive and corrective maintenance, work order status, completion, and closure.
• Coordinate purchase requisitions, vendor invoices, goods receipts, to ensure that all procurements comply with applicable Admin policies and the SC Consolidated Procurement Code. Communicate regularly with all customers.
• Serve as the owner's/customer's representative for Permanent Improvement Projects, including planning, design, bidding, construction, and closeout to ensure that projects are completed on time and within established budget.
• Coordinate project activities with architects, engineers, contractors, maintenance teams, Facilities Management, and building occupants.
• Oversee daily operations, major expenditures, critical system repairs, and service request responses for assigned facilities.
• Coordinate with the Construction and Planning Manager for proposal and establishment of needed building construction projects at both the GS and PIP level.
• Develop, track, and report needed Permanent Improvement Projects for inclusion in the annual Comprehensive Permanent Improvement Plan (CPIP).
• Recommend long-range facility plans major projects, service improvements, and energy conservation measures.
• Ensure that warranties for major building assets and component systems are maintained and tracked.
• Lead and support staff through coaching, training, and performance development. Streamline workflows while implementing management policies and organizational initiatives. Foster a positive, team focused environment.

Minimum and Additional Requirements


A bachelor's degree and relevant program management experience to include knowledge of building maintenance and experience in managing large construction projects of moderate complexity and risk.

Additional Requirements:

• 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: 35lbs
• Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations and hazardous weather events.
• This position may require occasional extended hours, and the employee is subject to be on call, for limited periods of time (days or weeks), for duty, 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the corrective and preventive maintenance and management of state-owned buildings.
• Ability to manage multiple teams.
• Ability to utilize and monitor work order systems and processes to ensure efficient work order planning, creation, execution, completion and closure.
• Ability to analyze and provide reports.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of the SC Consolidated Procurement Code.
• Experience with, and knowledge of SC Office of State Engineer and SC Executive Budget Office project requirements, processes and forms.
• Extensive knowledge of adopted building and related codes and laws.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices related to Construction Project Management.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well with all stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Project.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may 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 Department 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.

Additional Comments
The Department of Administration 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 South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 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 (SCRS)
  • 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.
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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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 or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship from the Department of Administration for employment visa status?

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Do you have at least a bachelor's degree and relevant program management experience to include knowledge of building maintenance and experience inmanaging large construction projects of moderate complexity and risk.

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Please detail your experience in managing large construction projects of moderate complexity and risk.
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