Salary: See Position Description
Location : York County Engineering, Government Center, SC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:Department: Engineering
Division: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 11/2/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Duties and Responsibilities: - Manages assigned capital sales tax projects for York County including coordination with all municipalities, SCDOT, York County Council in conjunction with the Program Manager, County Manager and County Engineer. This coordination also includes oversight of project consultant.
- Manages all aspects of multiple capital improvement projects. Negotiates, prepares, and administers consultant contracts; coordinates design reviews, environmental reviews, right-of-way acquisition, permitting, bidding, and contract awards; provides construction observation and inspection services; and manages projects through all phases of delivery, including planning, design, procurement, construction, reporting, budget management and project closeout.
- Ensures project objectives are achieved, and projects are designed and constructed in accordance with York County standards.
- Serves as the departmental representative with other County departments, outside agencies, consultants, special interest groups, and the public.
- Manages projects that are often highly visible and involve multiple stakeholders.
- Prepares and delivers presentations and project briefings to County management, elected officials, community groups, and advisory boards.
- Prepares Council memos to obtain project approvals on budgets, consultant fee contracts, construction bids, construction contracts and change orders.
- Aids in the preparation of the application for specialized roadway funding programs, such as State Infrastructure Bank, federal appropriations, and State match programs.
- Aids in the preparation of presentation information, field review and attends public hearings.
- Reviews all assigned Capital Sales Tax projects including Council recommendations, cost estimates, project planning, project designs, environmental assessments, contracts and agreements, right-of-way acquisitions, research, and construction administration and observation.
- Provides technical guidance and support to the Engineering Department and personnel of other County departments; coordinates projects with other County departments and federal and state agencies as necessary.
- Performs related work as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or a related field and six (6) years of progressively responsible project management, engineering, design, construction, or related experience.
- Experience managing capital improvement projects preferred.
- Public sector, transportation, parks, facilities, or infrastructure project experience preferred.
Certifications and Licenses:- Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Landscape Architect (RLA), Registered Architect (RA), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or similar professional credential preferred.
- Valid state driver's license.
Applicants with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Physical Demands:Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
- Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Standard Clauses:- May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Final Candidates should be prepared to submit a representative work sample highlighting a completed project and their specific role in project planning, design, construction, stakeholder coordination, and overall project delivery.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; occasional evenings and weekends depending on operational needs.
Projected Salary Range/Pay Grade 126: $89,080.77 - $106,896.92 per year.Salary is determined based on qualifications.
