University of South Carolina
Capital Projects Manager
🇺🇸 Columbia, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $54K - $65K
💻 Project Management
🗓️ August 14th, 2025
GAAP
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Capital Projects Manager. The role involves managing over 250 capital and maintenance projects, overseeing accounting activities, verifying financial transactions, reconciling funding sources, determining capitalization, and preparing reports including monthly and annual submissions.
Highlights
- Manage all capital project accounting functions including reviewing projects monthly to ensure proper funding.
- Submit bond draws, transfer funds, and ensure accurate and timely state accounting entries.
- Establish and close projects, process budget changes, and manage requests for capital reserve and lottery funding.
- Handle project costing and construction-in-process accounting, ensuring accurate period-end processes and asset reclassifications.
- Prepare monthly and annual capital project reports for internal and state agency use.
- Manage reconciliation of capital project cost ledgers, bond funds, SPIRS reports, retainage schedules, and construction in process balances.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field plus 3 or more years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Preferred qualifications include CPA or CGFO certification, ERP experience (PeopleSoft preferred), and higher education experience.
- Knowledge needed of GAAP capitalization, capital financing, state fiscal accounting, and financial data analysis.
- Salary range from $54,165 to $65,000 annually; full-time position scheduled 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
Capital Projects Manager Full Description
Capital Projects Manager
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by September 27, 2025.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
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Posting Number | STA00650PO25
Job Family | Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis
Job Function | Capital Assets
USC Market Title | Capital Assets Senior Accountant
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132881
Job Level | P3 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Capital Projects Manager
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Division of Administration and Finance
Department | DAF Controller's Office
State Pay Band | 6
Approved Starting Salary | $54,165
Advertised Salary Range | $54,165 - $65,000
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with one hour for lunch
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Fiscal Accounting
Posting Number | STA00650PO25
Job Family | Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis
Job Function | Capital Assets
USC Market Title | Capital Assets Senior Accountant
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132881
Job Level | P3 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Capital Projects Manager
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Division of Administration and Finance
Department | DAF Controller's Office
State Pay Band | 6
Approved Starting Salary | $54,165
Advertised Salary Range | $54,165 - $65,000
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with one hour for lunch
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Fiscal Accounting
About USC
About University of South Carolina | From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | The Capital Projects Manager is responsible for the professional accounting activities and fiscal management of 250+ capital and maintenance projects which includes research and analysis of projects, verification and documentation of financial transactions, reconciliation of all funding sources, determination of capitalization and construction in progress, and reporting capital projects to include review and preparation of monthly and annual reports and recording.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | CPA or CGFO preferred. PeopleSoft or other ERP Experience preferred. Higher Education experience preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of accounting, capital financing, debt management, tax, banking, budgeting, financial management or investment. Knowledge of capital assets and GAAP capitalization. Knowledge of state capital budgeting accounting processes. Knowledge of state government fiscal accounting processes. Knowledge of financial statement analysis. Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and reports. Ability to plan, organizes, review and supervise the work of subordinates. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to communicate effectively.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | CPA or CGFO preferred. PeopleSoft or other ERP Experience preferred. Higher Education experience preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of accounting, capital financing, debt management, tax, banking, budgeting, financial management or investment. Knowledge of capital assets and GAAP capitalization. Knowledge of state capital budgeting accounting processes. Knowledge of state government fiscal accounting processes. Knowledge of financial statement analysis. Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and reports. Ability to plan, organizes, review and supervise the work of subordinates. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to communicate effectively.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Manage all Capital Project functions for General Accounting in the Controller’s Office to include reviewing all capital projects on a monthly basis to ensure proper funding and todetermine proper funding sources to cover monthly expenditures; Completing and submitting all bond draws and ICPF transfers to the State Treasurer’s Office, Foundation Fund requests and internal transfers accurately and timely; Ensuring all SCEIS entries within the state’s accounting system and University journal entries reflecting project funding are recorded timely and accurately.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Establishing and closing projects as forms are received from Facilities as well as processing all budget changes; Initiating requests for Capital Reserve and Lottery funding from the state as notification of state appropriations are received and Managing and Analyzing E&GMR funds and Housing Maintenance reserves, including making transfers from tuition. Review, analyze and evaluate existing policies, programs, plans, systems, operations, procedures and documents to develop improvements in efficiency, effectiveness and productivity; assist in developing program performance standards.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Manage Project Costing and Construction-In-Process (CIP) for all Capitalized CapitalProjects ensuring all month-end interfaces are successfully run between Project Costing and the Asset Management System while verifying accuracy of all transactions. Analyze projects for completion status to ensure the proper recording of assets and reclassifications from CIP to proper asset categories (Land, Building, Building Improvement, etc.). Complete review on at least a quarterly basis.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Review, analyze and prepare all monthly and annual reports for the Capital Projects toinclude monthly submission of Capital Projects expenditures to the SC state Comptroller General’s Office for the Statewide Permanent Improvement Reporting System (SPIRS) as well as various reports needed by the University’s Chief Financial Officer. Ensure coordination with University Facilities and Capital Financing departments on deadlines, timelines and preparation guidelines for monthly and annual reporting.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Manage the reconciliation process to include but not limited to reconciliation of the Capital Project Costing ledger to the General Ledger, all bond funds reconciled to the State Treasurer’s Office Debt Management Reports, reconciliation of SPIRS (Statewide Permanent Improvement Reporting System) reports received from the State Comptroller General’s Office for each campus, maintenance and reconciliation of the Retainage Schedule, E&GMR funds and Housing Maintenance reserves, and reconciliation of Construction In Process (CIP) including the Year-End Roll-forward. Ensure all reconciliations are timely and accurate.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Establishing and closing projects as forms are received from Facilities as well as processing all budget changes; Initiating requests for Capital Reserve and Lottery funding from the state as notification of state appropriations are received and Managing and Analyzing E&GMR funds and Housing Maintenance reserves, including making transfers from tuition. Review, analyze and evaluate existing policies, programs, plans, systems, operations, procedures and documents to develop improvements in efficiency, effectiveness and productivity; assist in developing program performance standards.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Manage Project Costing and Construction-In-Process (CIP) for all Capitalized CapitalProjects ensuring all month-end interfaces are successfully run between Project Costing and the Asset Management System while verifying accuracy of all transactions. Analyze projects for completion status to ensure the proper recording of assets and reclassifications from CIP to proper asset categories (Land, Building, Building Improvement, etc.). Complete review on at least a quarterly basis.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Review, analyze and prepare all monthly and annual reports for the Capital Projects toinclude monthly submission of Capital Projects expenditures to the SC state Comptroller General’s Office for the Statewide Permanent Improvement Reporting System (SPIRS) as well as various reports needed by the University’s Chief Financial Officer. Ensure coordination with University Facilities and Capital Financing departments on deadlines, timelines and preparation guidelines for monthly and annual reporting.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Manage the reconciliation process to include but not limited to reconciliation of the Capital Project Costing ledger to the General Ledger, all bond funds reconciled to the State Treasurer’s Office Debt Management Reports, reconciliation of SPIRS (Statewide Permanent Improvement Reporting System) reports received from the State Comptroller General’s Office for each campus, maintenance and reconciliation of the Retainage Schedule, E&GMR funds and Housing Maintenance reserves, and reconciliation of Construction In Process (CIP) including the Year-End Roll-forward. Ensure all reconciliations are timely and accurate.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 08/13/2025
Job Close Date | 09/27/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by September 27, 2025. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/192957
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 08/13/2025
Job Close Date | 09/27/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by September 27, 2025. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/192957
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
- Other Supporting Documents
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