With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina. This position is located at the SC Department of Mental Health (SCDMH), Central Office, 2414 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201.

As the Project Manager, you will work closely with other senior staff and other construction project managers to ensure construction and building renovations meet Agency requirements. You will coordinate all aspects of the community Mental Health Center maintenance within SCDMH facilities statewide. Including defining the scope of work for projects, developing estimates, procuring funding, and coordinating work by either inside forces or outside commercial contractors. Coordinate with OSE and third-party inspectors to ensure all applicable safety, regulatory, and CARF requirements are properly documented. Act as a first responder in emergencies to assess conditions at facilities.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Provides construction contract administration support to SCDMH maintenance and construction projects in a variety of statewide buildings using OSE documents and/or State Procurement rules.
• Responsible for managing and directing the initiation, planning, execution, control, and closeout phases of the project lifecycle for assigned construction projects. Determine the scope of work to be completed as directed.
• Provides customers with estimates, cost, and timetable. Arranges work with either inside forces and/or outside commercial construction contractors. Upon completion of work, ensure customer is satisfied with project. Ensures all OSE and State Procurement rules are followed.
• Develops work plan(s); controls budget, scope, and schedule to ensure construction project deliverables, milestones and required tasks are completed as planned.
• Prepares status reports and provides updates to project stakeholders, sponsors, champions, etc. Coordinates requests and recommends changes from original specifications with project sponsor, project team, or stakeholders.
• Develops and maintains construction project documentation; oversees construction project design to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, or agency's criteria, codes and regulations.

Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and relevant project management experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, or five (5) years Construction Project Management experience.

In order to be considered an official applicant, you must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application on-line.

For a direct link to submit your state application, you can copy and paste the link below.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/jobs/4474844/project-manager-i-doas-pps?keywords=project manager&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Must be familiar with the State Procurement Code, OSE Project Manual and knowledge of the International Building Code. Possess a valid SC driver's license. This position will spend significant time in the field supervising ongoing construction projects throughout the state for the agency. Will require traveling around the state inspecting buildings and managing construction projects and construction contracts.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex – including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,974.00 - $78,343.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Relevant Project Management (in Construction): 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person