The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) owns and operates public seaport and intermodal facilities in Charleston, Dillon, and Greer. Our 800+ employees handle cargo, operate and maintain cargo handling equipment, manage port facilities and operations, and support the port system in a fast-paced 24/7 environment.

Job Summary

The Engineering Project Manager is responsible for inspecting, planning, permitting, designing, construction management, and commissioning port facilities and infrastructure through self-performance and/or supervision of contractors, engineers, testing, and surveying consultants.  

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Assists in developing the Capital Projects Plan, including budget and schedule.
• Management of assigned projects to include planning, budget estimating, design, construction, and project closeout.
• Coordinates with Operations, Facilities Maintenance, and other departments as necessary to develop and manage Engineering projects.
• Assists Environmental Manager with permits and approvals as required.
• Prepare project schedules and routinely advise of project status and schedule.
• Inspect existing facilities, systems, and structures for functional adequacy.
• Management of project cost, schedule, and budget, including explanation of deviations from estimates and project cost projections.
• Management and review of the preparation of project planning, design, construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Management of the contract procurement procedure including securing of bids, evaluation of bids, and selection and recommendation of successful bidder.
• Management of the project construction supervision team to ensure compliance with contract documents.

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains design standards.
• Schedules and conducts design reviews.
• Management of conceptual design development and order of magnitude estimates for proposed projects.
• Makes recommendations for improving operations and service levels on the terminals.
• Ensures that projects are designed and constructed following applicable building codes.
• Provides technical assistance to other departments as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned- This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervision of consulting engineers, surveying consulting firms, contractors, and construction inspection firms as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• B.S. degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school.
• Seven (7) + years of engineering experience in maritime/structural/site/utility engineering design and project management.
• A valid South Carolina driver’s license is required to operate a Ports Authority-owned licensed motor vehicle. 

Skills and Abilities

• Registration as a South Carolina Professional Engineer is required or the ability to obtain SC licensure in six months.
• High level of engineering skills in design and project management.
• Ability to serve as a technical resource for other engineers.
• Knowledge of conceptual planning and cost estimating for major projects.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven leader with demonstrated technical competence, practical experience, and successful project management of relevant scales.
• Basic AutoCAD and advanced Microsoft Office computer skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods
• Ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull and climb
• Vision is required to analyze and process various forms and documents utilized within the framework of performing assigned tasks
• Hearing is required to adequately perform telecommunication functions
• Ability to verbally communicate clearly with vendors, customers, contractors, consultants, co-workers, etc.
• May be required to travel nationally or internationally.

SC Ports Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race; creed; color; religion; alienage or national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; age; disability or handicap; sex; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; marital status; veteran status; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; arrest record; or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.  Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.