The position will make presentations and provide periodic updates to County Council, the Administrator, the Public Works Director, and other stakeholders; some evenings will be spent at Community Meetings, Public Meetings and Council Meetings as needed. This position will serve as a senior member of the County Emergency Operations Center as well as other duties as assigned.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED, APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY, SUNDAY, 09/01/2024.

A highly responsible leadership position assisting in managing the Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax Program and the Charleston Transportation Committee (CTC) program. This includes providing leadership and direction by mentoring and motivating Project Managers through all transportation project phases from evaluating project feasibility all the way to construction completion. Duties include: working with team to determine the cost and feasibility of annually requested projects and using defined processes to make recommendations to County Council for the Transportation Sales Tax Allocation Program and to the Charleston (CTC); monitoring the work performance on projects ranging from $100,000 to $200,000,000 and providing guidance to the project managers on developing the purpose and need, developing and analyzing alternatives, participating on public input strategies, reviewing plan submittals, permitting, right of way acquisition, and managing construction. Reviewing solicitation packages: coordinating with other departments as well as local, state, and federal agencies on a regular basis to ensure transportation needs are being met; implementing new strategies to optimize work efficiency and work quality; reviewing budgets regularly; ensuring department priorities are being addressed and realigning work and staffing assignments as needed. 

Licensure as a South Carolina Professional Engineer, or the ability to obtain same in six (6) months, is preferred; however, candidates with applicable experience and licensure in other fields such as construction management or certification as a Project Management Professional will be considered. A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other related field is required, a MS degree in a related field is desired. Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible engineering, project management, and/or Stormwater Program management is required. Supervisory experience required. 

Comprehensive knowledge of the geology, hydrology, and soils of the South Carolina Lowcountry, of the principles and practices of civil engineering and design, and experience in engineering fundamentals, Stormwater management in a coastal environment, Federal and State permitting regulations, and legal aspects of the industry is needed. Must have ability to communicate effectively and the ability to work under pressure within critical time frames on multiple projects. The ability to maintain effective relationships with contractors, consultants, state and municipal officials, and the general public is essential. A valid SC driver’s license or the ability to obtain one upon acceptance of the position is required.