Project Manager

Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for the county’s Capital Projects Sales Tax (CPST) projects and other special infrastructure, building, and cost savings projects that may be assigned. This position also serves as the coordinator for the county’s Keep Florence Beautiful campaign.

Essential Functions

• Works closely with Deputy Administrator-Administration, project engineers, department directors, regulatory agencies, and contractors when required.
• Provides assistance to administration, department heads, grants manager, and elected officials to help develop and undertake projects.
• Responsible for budgeting, contract management, and showcasing projects on the county website through collaborating with Florence County IT and GIS departments.
• Prepares and or reviews council agenda approval fact sheets when needed.
• Serves as the county representative for Keep Florence Beautiful and aids in the coordination of events, board meetings, and supplies. Works with different county departments and municipalities to achieve the board’s goals.
  
  

Non-Essential Functions

• Performs administrative duties.
• Performs all other related duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications: Education and Work Experience

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and/or at 4 years of experience in a related field with considerable experience in project management, construction management, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Knowledge and skills in budgeting for capital improvements, reviewing building and infrastructure construction cost estimates, change orders, and designs.
• Prepare RFP’s, RFQ’s, and scopes of work.
• Skills in public and private industry interpersonal relations and oral and written communication is required.
• Operates a variety of office equipment.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move and lift 10 lb. objects regularly.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have the ability to travel up to 5%.
  
  

Company Description

Vision

Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.

Mission

Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all.

Benefits

• South Carolina Retirement System
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Onsite Employee Health Clinic
• Onsite Employee Workout Facility
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Discounted rates at local fitness facilities