Posting DetailsPosting Summary
LogoPosting Number STA00623PO26
Job Family Campus Development
Job Function Facilities Project Management
USC Market Title Facilities 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
Position Description
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 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 by3rd 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
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start DateJob Open Date 08/19/2026
Job Close Date 10/02/2026
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 October 2, 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
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