Construction Project Manager

Link to USC Market Title: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132360 Job Level: P3 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title): Construction Project Manager Campus: Columbia Work County: Richland College/Division: Division of Administration and Finance Department: DAF Facilities Renovation and Infrastructure Construction State Pay Range: G11 USC Market Range: MRJ - $76,904 $96,130 $115,356 Anticipated Hiring Range: $76,904-$96,130 Location of Vacancy: SC Part/Full Time: Full Time Hours per Week: 37.5 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m-4:30p.m Basis: 12 months Job Search Category: Other About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. 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Advertised Job Summary Responsible for the coordination of renovation and infrastructure projects for the Department of Facilities Services of the University of South Carolina including overall monitoring of contract administration and the planning, design, bidding, construction, and close out phases of project performance. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 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 Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Construction Management. SC Contractor’s license, certified construction manager (CCM), professional engineer (PE), Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP), or Project Management Professional (PMP). Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of principles and practices of construction project management, modern architecture, design engineering and facility construction. Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the construction and modification of facilities. Knowledge of contract procedures, bidding procedures, architectural agreements and inspection procedures. Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations governing architectural or civil engineering project management for building or facility renovation projects and campus scale infrastructure construction. Ability to oversee the work of subordinate project managers or consultants. Ability to establish positive working relationships with customers, superiors, subordinates, associates, design and construction consultants. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to prepare, review and revise plans and specifications. Ability to problem solve and utilize conscious decision making. Ability to build teams and involve stakeholders. Typical projects include but are not limited to interior renovations, energy efficiency projects, roofing and exterior replacements, HVAC and electrical upgrades, in ground infrastructure and thermal plant modernizations. Job Duties Job Duty: Manages, 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, conducting site visits, inspecting work performed, ensuring customer “deliverables,” verifying punch list, providing direction, and maintaining contact through warranty period. Essential Function: Yes Percentage of Time: 15 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, LEEDS certification, 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. Essential Function: Yes Percentage of Time: 5 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. Essential Function: Yes Percentage of Time: 15 Job Duty: Communicates and coordinates project issues with internal and external clients, professional consultants, regulatory agencies, University administration, Facilities Services 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. Essential Function: Yes Percentage of Time: 10 Job Duty: Provides comprehensive guidance to customers in the procurement of professional design services and construction services as expeditiously as possible, in a manner best suited to their needs, and infill compliance with the Consolidated Procurement Code. Monitors state projects during construction to ensure the work complies with the building codes by reviewing inspection reports submitted by 3rd party inspectors and design professionals for notations of deficiencies and corrective action taken on deficiencies. Physically inspects all construction project sites for compliance with the design drawings, campus standards and quality expectations. Essential Function: Yes Percentage of Time: 25 Job Duty: Executes development and coordination of major or significant infrastructure and renovation projects through the planning, design, bidding, construction, and close out phases including but not limited to meeting with clients, A/E consultants 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. Providing summary reports and direction to all parties involved. Essential Function: Yes Percentage of Time: 25 Job Duty: Provides assistance to the Director of Infrastructure Construction and Renovation and/or the Associate Vice President of Facilities Management as required to develop and improve office policies, procedures and design standards; Provides training to staff; Provides guidance and input on the resolution of contractual issues; Identifies and implements innovative procurement and contract management strategies to achieve project success. Essential Function: Yes Percentage of Time: 5 Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive: No Hazardous weather category: Non-Essential Number of Vacancies: 2 Job Open Date: 08/19/2026 Job Close Date: 12/10/2026 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 December 10, 2026. 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 Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC. This posting is a re-advertisement. Applications previously submitted are all being considered. Previous applicants do not need to reapply. 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The University is located in the heart of South Carolina in the capital city of Columbia , which is the nexus of government, a thriving arts and culture center, a venue for big-time Southeastern Conference intercollegiate athletics , and a community that is reinventing itself with redevelopment projects citywide. Chartered in 1801, Carolina began classes in 1805 with nine students and a single building, Rutledge College. As the campus grew and buildings were added during the next 50 years, a horseshoe layout was adopted. Today, the Horseshoe is on the National Register of Historic Places, with 10 of its 11 buildings dating to the 19th century. Total enrollment at Carolina for undergraduates and graduates is more than 27,300, with some 350 degree programs to choose from.