Job Description

The Project Manager-Mechanical Engineer provides comprehensive guidance to customers in the procurement of professional design services and construction services in full compliance with the Procurement Code. Ensures that all construction for the state provides facilities that are safe for people to work and live in.

The person holding this position can work from either our Columbia or Greenville offices.

Job Responsibilities:
Guides state agencies in complying with the procurement code, regulations, and procedures while procuring construction-related services by providing procurement training, procurement advice and guidance, and reviewing procurement documentation.

Reviews design and bidding documents for state construction projects (using the building standards adopted in the Manual for Planning and Execution of State Permanent Improvement (Manual)) to ensure the documents comply with all applicable life-safety and property protection requirements.

Guides state agencies in best practices of contract administration using knowledge gained from experience in the construction industry and training as well as guidance published in the Manual.

Monitors state projects during construction to ensure the work complies with the building codes by reviewing inspection reports submitted by inspectors for notations of deficiencies and corrective action taken on deficiencies. Performs certificate of occupancy inspections at close of projects to assure buildings are safe to occupy under the standards of the building codes.A bachelor\'s degree in engineering and eight years\' work experience as a licensed engineer or a Master\'s degree in engineering and six years\' work experience as a licensed engineer.

Position requires registration (or ability to get registered) in South Carolina as an Engineer (This will be verified prior to an offer being made to the selected candidate).Preference is given to a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• Knowledge of the theories, principles, and methods of mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing mechanical engineering project management for building construction or facility renovation projects.
• Ability to oversee the work of subordinate engineers or architects.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with design and construction consultants, state, local, and federal professional personnel, and other public and private sector organizations and individuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

State of South Carolina