Transportation Project Manager

Job Summary and Essential Functions

This position manages all phases of transportation projects funded by the Berkeley County One Cent Sales Tax Program, from planning through construction. The Project Manager is responsible for delivering projects on time and within budget by coordinating internal resources, consultants, and contractors. Serving as the County's representative, the role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, defines project objectives, and oversees quality control throughout the project lifecycle. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as the County's representative throughout the full lifecycle of transportation projects.
• Manage engineering consultants, providing oversight and guidance on design and construction matters.
• Review and negotiate scopes of work and fee estimates for professional services contracts.
• Monitor and manage project schedules and budgets to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery.
• Review and approve consultant invoices, construction pay applications, and other project-related expenses.
• Conduct design-phase plan reviews to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Coordinate and participate in project meetings with County staff, consultants, regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and the public.
• Meet with property owners and stakeholders to discuss proposed improvements, ensuring compliance with County standards.
• Prepare construction bid documents; attend construction progress meetings; perform site inspections to verify contract compliance; and review shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project specifications.
• Prepare and deliver project status and progress reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date project documentation.
• Provide civil engineering consultation and support to other County departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

Associates Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field required; Must have and maintain a valid driver's license for South Carolina with safe driving record; (GRADE 122) Two (2) years of related engineering experience required; Or equivalent combination of experience, training, or advanced education may be accepted; (GRADE 123) Four (4) years of related engineering experience required; EIT registration and/or PMP required; Or equivalent combination of experience, training, or advanced education may be accepted; (GRADE 124) Six (6) years of related engineering experience required; Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the State of South Carolina and/or PgMP required; Or equivalent combination of experience, training, or advanced education may be accepted.

Special Requirements: Transportation design experience preferred; AutoCAD or MicroStation training preferred; GIS and AutoCAD Civil 3D knowledge a plus; A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of civil engineering concepts, principles and practices. Knowledge of personal computers, including Word and Excel, and highly technical computer applications. Knowledge of environmental rules and regulations on the state and federal level for stormwater discharges related to construction activities. Experience with South Carolina National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from construction activities; Skill in excellent communication, both oral and written. Skill in the operation of all basic office equipment. Ability to compose and prepare accurate reports, records and correspondence. Ability to manage inventory and property. Ability to make budget recommendations and manage the budget. Ability to manage grant funds. Ability to coordinate and conduct public meetings as required.

Physical Demands

This position requires the employee to reach, pull and push with hands and arms; stand; use hands to handle, feel, finger, grasp or operate objects, tools or controls; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use mental acuity and repetitive motion; and walk, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Conditions

The work is regularly performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities and needs. The normal work schedule is thirty-seven and one half (37.5) hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the ability to work after hours when necessary. Must be able to attend evening County Council, Planning Commission and other group meetings as needed. Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties as project schedules demand or during emergency situations.

Benefits

Berkeley County offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including:

• Health, Life, and Dental Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Personal Leave
• Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program (i.e. 401K, 457)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program