Assistant Project Manager

Job Summary and Essential Functions

This position assists with the coordination of the construction management of Berkeley County capital projects from inception through completion; and to perform other administrative, community service and supervisory work as required; works within broad policy and organizational guidelines and does independent planning and implementation, reporting progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings; and be able to deal courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinating the construction of County facilities including the construction, renovation, and/or repair of buildings, recreational facilities and all other County projects except roadways.
• Assists in development and preparation of written project scope of work (program statement) and other concept phase documents.
• Review plans, specifications, and submittals for new and remodeled building projects for code compliance and building standards.
• Assists in preparing, administering and monitoring a project budget and anticipate future budgetary needs.
• Develops reports, memoranda, letters and other documents regarding project issues for both internal and external distribution; works with engineers, architects and construction contractors regarding normal and unusual project problems and phases; ensures the maintenance of detailed records of project activities, findings, progress and results.
• Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations regarding public works construction and interpret and apply complex rules, regulations, laws and ordinance.
• Assists in the coordination of projects with staff engineers, project engineers, County maintenance personnel and other County departments and government agencies.
• Assists in the maintenance of records of inspection, maintenance and/or for enforcement actions for all projects under construction and post construction projects.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or closely related field;
• Five (5) years related construction or maintenance experience;

• Or equivalent combination of experience, training, or advanced education may be accepted;

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license for South Carolina with a safe driving record;
• Lean Six Sigma and/or PMI PMP Certification(s) preferred;
• Departmental testing may be administered during interview;
• A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file;

• Skilled in communicating effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using technical and nontechnical language to respond to inquiries from employees and/or the public.
• Skill in using small office equipment and computers.
• Able to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions.
• Able to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and/or speed, at times, under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
• Able and willing to quickly learn and put to use new skills and/or knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
• Able to serve in confidential work relationship and to handle confidential material with tact and discretion.
• Able to accurately prepare legal documents, correspondence, reports and/or memorandums.
• Able to interpret accounting reports and/or records, and to analyze accounting data for control and/or reporting purposes.
• Able to exercise critical thinking and to correct or propose solutions to existing problems, and to propose better and/or more efficient methods of organizing or performing tasks.
• Able to exercise tact, discretion and sound judgment in addressing sensitive or confidential matters.
• Able to use integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Ability to manage inventory and property.

Physical Demands

This position requires the employee to sit and use hands to handle, feel, finger, grasp or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; use mental acuity and repetitive motion; and walk, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to forty (40) 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. Thirty-seven and one half (37.5) hours per week. Normal operating hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am until 4:00pm with the ability to work flexible hours when necessary. 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 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