Senior Construction Project Manager

  • City of Charleston, SC
  • Charleston, South Carolina
  • Full Time

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary:

$91,984.95 - $101,200.00

Department:

General Government, Maintenance & Trades

Division:

Facilities Management

FLSA:

Exempt

Job Description:

This role will be responsible for overseeing the design and construction of capital/maintenance projects.

Examples of Duties:

  • Reviews plans, details, and specifications for capital/maintenance projects, and provides advice and comments as to technical approach and adequacy.
  • Leads the implementation of capital/maintenance projects from design through construction, including any or all of the following: preparation of total project budget; selection of design professionals; direction of design process through schematic design, design development and construction documents; bidding, negotiation and award of contract.
  • Manages the construction process of capital/maintenance projects after implementation, including any or all of the following: mobilization coordination, utility coordination, contract administration throughout construction process (agent for City), approval of pay applications, issuing of change orders and/or directives, ensuring compliance with contract documents through final completion and close-out, and monitoring project through warranty period.
  • Assists with long-term maintenance issues related to projects managed.
  • Works with the technical review committee as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree (BS) or equivalent in architecture, engineering, building science or a related field and 8 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional Engineer (PE), (EIT) or Architectural (RA) License.

Other Necessary Requirements:

  • May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
  • In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City's needs.

The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]

Job ID: 488017115
Originally Posted on: 8/4/2025

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