Assistant Project Manager

Job Summary

This position assists with the coordination of the construction management of Berkeley County capital projects from inception through completion; and to perform other administrative, community service and supervisory work as required.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinating the construction of County facilities including the construction, renovation, and/or repair of buildings, recreational facilities and all other County projects except roadways.
• Aids in the development and preparation of written project scope of work (program statement) and other concept phase documents.
• Reviews plans, specifications, and submittals for new and remodeled building projects for code compliance and building standards.
• Aids in preparing, administering and monitoring a project budget and anticipating future budgetary needs.
• Develops reports, memoranda, letters and other documents regarding project issues for both internal and external distribution; works with engineers, architects and construction contractors regarding normal and unusual project problems and phases; ensures the maintenance of detailed records of project activities, findings, progress and results.
• Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations regarding public works construction and interpret and apply complex rules, regulations, laws and ordinance.
• Assists in the coordination of projects with staff engineers, project engineers, County maintenance personnel and other County departments and government agencies.
• Assists in the maintenance of records of inspection, maintenance and/or for enforcement actions for all projects under construction and post construction projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements To Perform Work

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or closely related field;
• Five (5) years related construction or maintenance experience;
• Or equivalent combination of experience, training, or advanced education may be accepted;

Special Requirements

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license for South Carolina with a safe driving record;
• Learns and applies Lean Six Sigma and/or PMI PMP Certification(s) preferred;
• Departmental testing may be administered during interview;
• A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file;

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in communicating effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using technical and nontechnical language to respond to inquiries from employees and/or the public;
• Skill in using small office equipment and computers;
• Able to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions;
• Able to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and/or speed, at times, under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Able and willing to quickly learn and put to use new skills and/or knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;
• Able to serve in confidential work relationship and to handle confidential material with tact and discretion;
• Able to accurately prepare legal documents, correspondence, reports and/or memorandums;
• Able to interpret accounting reports and/or records, and to analyze accounting data for control and/or reporting purposes;
• Able to exercise critical thinking and to correct or propose solutions to existing problems, and to propose better and/or more efficient methods of organizing or performing tasks;
• Able to exercise tact, discretion and sound judgment in addressing sensitive or confidential matters;
• Able to use integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks;
• Able to manage inventory and property.

Physical Demands

• The work is regularly performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities and needs.
• Thirty-seven and one half (37.5) hours per week.
• Normal operating hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am until 4:00pm with the ability to work flexible hours when necessary.

Work Conditions

• Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change.
• May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.

Benefits

• Health, Life, and Dental Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Personal Leave
• Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program (i.e. 401K, 457)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program

Required Questions

• Do you have a valid certification/license in South Carolina for this position?
• Do you have a valid driver's license?
• Do you have five (5) years related experience?
• Do you have a valid Bachelor's degree in a related field?