Construction Project Manager II - Public Works

CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
Charleston, South Carolina United States  View Map
Posted: Sep 30, 2025
  • Salary: $95,000.00 - $125,465.00 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Construction and Skilled Trades
  • Project Management
  • Public Works
  • Job Description

    Description

    Charleston County Public Works Department is looking for a highly motivated, qualified individual to join our team! We offer competitive salary, great benefits package, paid holidays, annual, sick, maternity, and parental leave. Working for Charleston County allows you to achieve the work life balance you have been looking for!

    The principal function of this position is project management from inception to completion of complex Transportation Sales Tax (TST) projects of Regional Significance and numerous TST Allocation and County Transportation Committee (CTC) transportation improvement projects. The position will also ensure all work is performed in compliance with all applicable laws, codes, regulations, and guidelines.

    HIRING SALARY RANGE $95,000 - $125,465 (Hiring salary dependent upon applicant’s education, experience, skill level, and other job specific qualifications)

    OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Duties include but are not limited to:

    •Oversees project development, including determining the scope of projects, reviewing proposed design, negotiating consultant scope and design fees, and participating in public meetings.
    •Serves on engineering consultant selection boards and as a technical resource on committees, task forces, and related groups.
    •Evaluates proposed projects requested by governmental agencies for future funding by ranking projects based on project benefits and project estimates.
    •Develops plans and contracts for supported municipalities, coordination with maintenance and utility companies, preparing information for Bid Packages, reviewing submitted bid documents, and recommending contact awards.
    •Manages engineering consultants by providing guidance on design issues during project development and construction.
    •Ensures compliance with the rules and regulations administered by federal funds.
    •Reviews plan submittals to ensure applicable Federal, State and Local standards are met.
    •Oversees and manages all construction phases of assigned projects, including approving contractor payment applications, ensuring all permits and rights-of-way have been obtained, coordinating with local utilities, developing change orders and contract amendments, resolving contractor disputes and problems, visiting construction sites to provide an engineering perspective to construction activity, and providing detailed project updates.
    •Manages construction contract development for design-bid-build contracts, including reviewing and assisting in the preparation of request for proposals and invitations for bid, reviewing applicable specifications to ensure inclusion into contracts as necessary, and defining construction scope of work.
    •Provides engineering guidance to CEI staff and reviews staff quality control reports for work acceptance and to ensure specification compliance.
    •Attends meetings to effectively communicate project status to management, the County Administrator, elected officials, stakeholders, and the citizens of Charleston County.
    •Provide good stewardship to Charleston County citizens’ sales taxes by effectively managing and monitoring project budgets, including the review of the initial project estimate, the allotted budget for design, right-of-way services, utility relocations, Construction Engineering, and Inspection (CEI) services, and construction and contract amendments.
    •Answers inquiries from other agencies, elected officials, interested parties, the media, and the public regarding projects while in the field, at public hearings, during public presentations to civic organizations and schools, and in community meetings.
    •Supervise and mentor assigned staff by providing guidance and direction on their assigned projects.
    •Regularly meet with assigned staff to monitor progress by setting goals and assisting with action items
    •Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
    •Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the position.
    •Designated to report to work during hazardous weather or emergency conditions.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management plus 8 years’ or more of progressively responsible experience in Project Management or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work; Licensure as a Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Project Management Professional (PMP) with NEPA experience and leadership experience is preferred. Must be skilled in reading, analyzing, and interpreting technical and professional journals, financial reports, drawings, plans, specification, and legal documents.

    Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:
    • Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
    • Optional Life and Disability Insurance
    • Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
    • Annual and Sick Leave
    • Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
    • South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
    • Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
    • Optional Deferred Compensation Program
    • Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
    • Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Employee Well-being Program
    For more information, visit our benefits page.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Charleston County Government
    • Charleston County Government

    Charleston County Government has over 2500 employees working in more than 40 different departments across the County.  Employees embody excellent customer service, trust, and commitment to the community.   Our diverse team works hard to provide effective government services to the citizens.    Excellent benefits and rewarding work make Charleston County a premier employer of choice.    We look forward to you joining us.  

    Located in the beautiful and historical Lowcountry of South Carolina.   Charleston County's rich blend of culture, economic activity, environmental beauty, and historic tapestry makes it one of the most distinguished counties in the nation.   A recognized leader, Charleston County is a proud community that strives to protect both its historic treasures and its environment, while still keeping an eye toward future development.   

     

     

     

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