About the Department

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.

The Project Manager works closely with other members of the SC Department of Veterans Affairs (SCDVA) Facility Management team and the SCDVA's Resource Management team on administrative project activities to ensure construction and building renovations/modifications/improvements meet the Agency's requirements. Performs planning or managerial duties for land areas and SCDVA operated facilities. Provides services to various SCDVA-based buildings and property on all issues regarding maintenance, minor retrofit, construction-related procurement, and preventative maintenance, including quarterly inspections, asset inventory, defining the scope of work for projects, developing estimates, and coordinating work. Coordinates with OSE, A/Es, DPH, and third-party inspectors to ensure all applicable safety, regulatory, and code requirements are properly documented. Acts as a first responder in emergencies to assess conditions at SCDVA facilities.

Responsibilities of the Project Manager:

Provides construction contract administration support to SCDVA maintenance and construction projects in a variety of statewide buildings using OSE documents and 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. Provide the customer with an estimate, cost, and timetable. Arrange work with either inside forces and/or outside commercial construction contractors. Upon completion of work, ensure the customer is satisfied with the project.
Develop work plan(s); controls budget, scope of work, and schedule to ensure construction project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks are completed as design to ensure compliance with federal laws, state laws, regulatory requirements, and the Agency's criteria.
Prepares status reports and provides updates to project stakeholders, sponsors, champion. etc. Coordinates requests and recommends changes from original construction documents with the project sponsor, project team, and stakeholders.
Plans and conducts periodic quarterly facility maintenance inspections of State Veterans' Nursing Homes and State Veteran Cemeteries.
Maintains and conducts a comprehensive inventory of SCDVA-owned assets across seven state veteran nursing homes and one state operated veteran cemetery to include: physically verifying major assets such as MEP systems, life safety systems, and kitchen equipment; documenting manufacturer, model number, serial number, installation date, and location; updating the department asset log; and producing authoritative asset data to support capital planning, replacement forecasting, budgeting, and audit readiness.
Prepares construction project budget estimates based on anticipated needs for equipment, material, and personnel.
Other duties as assigned to meet the mission of the SC Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Position Duties

Must have a bachelor's degree and relevant project management experience in construction-related fields.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Additional Requirements:

Position may require overnight travel.
Position may require working evenings, weekends, and during emergency situations.
Position requires routine driver duties.
Position requires frequent stooping and/or bending.
Position requires frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and one (1) year of driving experience without a moving violation.
This position will spend significant time in the field supervising construction projects throughout the state of South Carolina for the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
This will require traveling around the state, inspecting buildings, and managing construction projects and construction contracts.

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of relevant construction experience is preferred.
Knowledge and experience with mechanical and electrical systems desired.

Other Qualifications

Additional Comments:

The SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation )
Retirement benefit choices *
1. State Retirement Plan (SCRS )
2. State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP )

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

Benefits

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Supplemental Questions

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

Do you possess at least a bachelor's degree and relevant project management experience in construction-related fields?

Do you possess at least five (5) years of relevant experience in construction?

Do you possess knowledge and experience in mechanical and electrical systems?

Please briefly describe your experience as it relates to this position.

Do you possess a valid Class D driver's license, or if you do not already have one, do you have the ability to obtain a Class D driver's license?

Are you willing to travel overnight?

Are you willing to complete routine driver duties?

Are you willing to work evenings, weekends and during emergency situations?

How did you hear about this position?

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Agency Information

Employer: State of South Carolina
Agency: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Address: 1800 Saint Julian Place

Suite 305

Columbia, South Carolina, 29204
Phone: 803-734-0203
Website: https://scdva.sc.gov/

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