Project Manager I

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates capital and facility projects from planning through completion using project management tools such as Smartsheet, ClearGov, and Munis.
• Manages budgets, financials, change orders, vendor coordination, contracts, and the public bidding process.
• Ensures compliance with scope, budget, and timelines; monitors contractor performance; and addresses issues that arise during project execution.
• Acts as liaison between County departments, developers, contractors, and the public relating to engineering and construction projects; determines nature and extent of work; coordinates petition process involving property owners as part of project approval.
• Conducts regular evaluations to assess performance, provide feedback, and support professional development of direct reports.
• Inputs and maintains accurate data in computer systems to generate reports required for internal use and state-level submission.
• Supports the development of annual budgets and capital plans using Excel and MS Word, ensuring financial accuracy and alignment with departmental goals.
• Regularly travels to project sites for inspections and attends meetings with contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure effective communication and project alignment.
• Safely operates equipment such as backhoes, forklifts, dump trucks, and tractor mowers as needed to support project and facility operations.
• May participate in assessments related to facility use or renovation impacts, including limited interaction with vendors and stakeholders.
• Verifies and reconciles financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

Requirements

• Minimum of six months to one year of relevant experience.
• Project Management Professional Certification, preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred, along with additional formal training, specialized coursework, or self-directed education equivalent to at least one year of college or advanced vocational/technical training coupled with the completion of PMP certification within 18 months after hire.

Skills

• Proficiency in project management tools (Smartsheet, ClearGov, Munis).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with financial management and budgeting.
• Knowledge of public bidding processes and contract management.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Effective interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Pay

• Details available on the Beaufort County Human Resources website.

Schedule

• Details available on the Beaufort County Human Resources website.

Additional Information

To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.

Required Question

01 Are you able and willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and during emergency situations, including man-made or natural disasters, as needed to meet the business needs of Beaufort County?