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Posted: January 16, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Project Manager

State of South Carolina

University of South Carolina

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$54,165 - $81,247

per year

Closes

February 1, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading small building projects at the University of South Carolina, such as renovations and new constructions, by coordinating with architects, engineers, and contractors from planning to completion.

The role requires managing budgets, schedules, and compliance to ensure projects stay on track and within limits.

It's a good fit for someone with a background in construction or engineering who enjoys hands-on project coordination in a university setting.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering/engineering technology, or construction management
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in project management, design, and construction
  • Experience with higher education, medical, or athletics projects preferred
  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
  • Proficiency in budget management, cost estimation, scheduling, and value engineering
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written, for stakeholder engagement and reporting
  • Knowledge of rules, regulations, and contractual compliance in construction

Full Job Description

Executes development and implementation of minor capital projects, including small renovations and new construction. Working with external architects, engineers, other consultants and contractors, responsibilities will include coordination of planning, design, bidding, on-site construction administration and close-out procedures. Monitor/manage schedules, project budgets, feasibility studies, cost estimation and value engineering for capital and occasional maintenance projects. Monitor and control contractual commitments to assure performance of work including, but not limited to, compliance with drawings and specifications. Engage other University entities as required to support the management and implementation of projects. Monitor small contractor opportunities. Coordinate with the Office of the State Engineer and other state and local authorities as required.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering/engineering technology or construction management and 5 years of experience. Experience with Higher Education, Medical or Athletics programming, design and construction

Additional Information

  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications; to build, plan and work within budgeted resources; to estimate work and work within a changing work setting; to interpret and apply rules and regulations; to manage work and associate with project managers and staff; to make presentations and prepare reports.
  • Ability to develop a wide base of close customer relationships; to interact with various levels of personnel; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to use technology; and involve stakeholders.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/17/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5202736