Project Manager I/PPS Engineering

Full Time
Columbia, SC 29223
$52,357 a year
Posted
Job description
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 Department of Mental Health, Physical Plant Division, 7901 Farrow Road, Columbia, SC 29203.

As the Project Manager, you will work closely with other Senior Staff and Project Management to ensure construction and renovations meet Agency requirements. You will define the scope of work for projects, develop estimates, procure funding and coordinate work by either inside or outside contractors. You will coordinate with OSE and third party inspectors to ensure all applicable safety, regulatory and Joint Commission requirements are properly documented.

Responsibilities of the Project Manager include but are not limited to:
  • Provides contract administration support to SCDMH major and minor construction projects.
  • Works with professional engineers and architects through the entire construction process (programming through final inspection).
  • Manages and directs the initiation, planning, executing, control and closeout phrases of projects assigned.
  • Determines the scope of work to be completed from submitted E-17 requests or information provided by SCDMH personnel.
  • Provides customer with estimate, cost and timetable.
  • Arranges work with either inside forces and/or outside contractors. Upon completion of work, you will ensure customer is satisfied with project.
  • Develops and maintains project documentation; oversee project design to ensure compliance with federal and state laws or agency's criteria, codes and regulations.
  • Develops work plan(s); controls budget, scope and schedule to ensure project deliverables, milestones and required tasks are completed as planned.
  • Prepares status reports and provides updates to project stakeholders, sponsors, champion, etc. Coordinates requests and recommends changes from original specifications with project sponsor, project team or stakeholders.

A bachelor's degree and relevant project management experience.


The selected candidate will spend significant time in the field supervising ongoing projects. Ability to make critical decisions affecting projects schedule and budget on behalf of the agency.

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.

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. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
  • 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
  • 15 days sick leave per year
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

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