University of South Carolina is hiring a Project Manager. The role requires managing the design and execution of minor capital construction and renovation projects by coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and university stakeholders. The Project Manager oversees budgets, schedules, contract compliance, and reporting to ensure successful project completion.
Highlights
Manage minor capital projects including small renovations and new construction.
Coordinate planning, design, bidding, on-site construction administration, and close-out procedures.
Monitor and control project budgets, schedules, feasibility studies, and contractual commitments.
Communicate project status and issues effectively with project teams and management.
Assist with project planning, implementation, and closeout activities.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications; manage budgets; estimate work; apply regulations and rules.
Required education: Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field and 1+ years of related experience or equivalent certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Preferred qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management with 5 years of experience.
Salary range: $54,165 to $81,247 annually.
Department: DAF Facilities Planning and Construction within the Division of Administration and Finance at the University of South Carolina.
This posting is a re-advertisement. Applications previously submitted are all being considered. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.
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 19, 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.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Logo | Posting Number | STA00489PO25 Job Family | Campus Development Job Function | Facilities Project Management USC Market Title | Facilities Project Manager Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132357 Job Level | P1 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) | Project Manager Campus | Columbia Work County | Richland College/Division | Division of Administration and Finance Department | DAF Facilities Planning and Construction State Pay Band | 6 Approved Starting Salary | $54,165 Advertised Salary Range | $54,165 - $81,247 Location of Vacancy | Part/Full Time | Full Time Hours per Week | 37.5 Work Schedule | Monday – Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. Basis | 12 months Job Search Category | Other Professional
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.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | Will serve as project manager directly responsible for oversight of design and execution of minor capital construction and renovation. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 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 | Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering/engineering technology or construction management and 5 years of experience. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications; to build, plan and work within budgeted resources; to estimate work and work within a changing work setting; to interpret and apply rules and regulations; to manage work and associate with project managers and staff; to make presentations and prepare reports. Ability to develop a wide base of close customer relationships; to interact with various levels of personnel; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to use technology; and involve stakeholders.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Assists Project Management staff with the planning and implementation of capital projects. Monitor project budget, schedule and internal document processing with regular updates to project managers and supervisors. Schedule and attend meetings, provide written minutes. Review contractual documents and provide written recommendations. Assist PM with project closeout activities.
Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 35Job Duty | Executes development and implementation of minor capital projects, including small renovations and new construction. Working with external architects, engineers, and other consultants and contractors, responsibilities will include coordination of planning, design, bidding, on-site construction administration and close-out procedures. Monitor/manage schedules, project budgets, feasibility studies, cost estimation and value engineering for capital and occasional maintenance projects. Monitor and control contractual commitments to assure performance of work including, but not limited to, compliance with drawings and specifications. Engage other University entities as required to support the management and implementation of projects. Monitor small contractor opportunities. Coordinate with state and local authorities as required.
Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Frequently and effectively communicate project issues with staff and management in the Columbia office of Facilities Planning, Design and Construction Create and distribute regular reports to document the status of numerous ongoing projects. Maintain effective communication with the project team and stakeholders.
Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Performs other duties as required by the Director, Assistant Director and AVP of Facilities Planning, Design and Construction/University Architect. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Develop and maintain knowledge of, and implement, the policies, procedures and standards of the University, Office of State Engineer, DHEC, municipalities, as well as the standards of the design and construction industry. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 5
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.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 Desired Start Date | Job Open Date | 06/17/2025 Job Close Date | 09/19/2025 Open Until Filled | No Special Instructions to Applicant | This posting is a re-advertisement. Applications previously submitted are all being considered. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.
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 19, 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/189181 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
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* Do you have at least a Bachelor's Degree in a job-related field and 1 or more years of job- related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job-related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
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* Although we accept resumes for review, the application is the official hiring document maintained by the university. Offers of employment and starting salaries are based on the education and work experience (including beginning and end dates) included in the university application only, not your resume. Have you included all details for all education, volunteer and work experiences in your job application?
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