Salary: See Position Description

Location : Government Center, SC

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2024 -00583

Department: Engineering

Division: 53111

Opening Date: 06/21/2024

Closing Date: 9/30/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

FLSA: Exempt

About us

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success.

Mission Statement - York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

About our opportunity

Are you an experienced civil engineer with excellent project management skills and the ability to work in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have an opportunity for you! We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, gain valuable experience, and make a meaningful impact to the citizens of York County, South Carolina, apply today!

We are looking for a licensed engineer to join our Capital Projects team as a Senior Project Manager! York County is one of the fastest growing counties in South Carolina and you will be an important part of improving our County's infrastructure. From water/sewer utilities, parks and facility renovations to new parks and facilities, you and the rest of our team will share responsibility for improving existing infrastructure and constructing new systems. York County is working on utility projects ranging from water and sewer modeling studies to constructing new utility lines and pump stations. Facilities include a new coroner's office, detention center booking station, animal shelter and numerous building renovations are underway as well. York County has established a Parks Department that you will work closely with in developing current parks improvements and help manage development of the 1900-acre Catawba Bend Preserve.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; occasional evenings and weekends depending on operational needs.

Projected Hiring Range: $87,325.53 - $111,331.80 per year. Salary is dependent on qualifications.
Location: Government Center, York

Our Total Compensation Package:

Compensation - competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-term disability
Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
Longevity Pay
SC State Retirement Plan Pension
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Sick Bank
Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
Wellness Screenings
Employee Assistance Programs
Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manages assigned capital sales tax projects for York County including coordination with all municipalities, SCDOT, York County Council in conjunction with the Program Manager, County Manager and County Engineer. This coordination also includes oversight of project consultant.
Prepares Council memos to obtain project approvals on budgets, consultant fee contracts, construction bids, construction contracts and change orders.
Aids in the preparation of the application for specialized roadway funding programs, such as State Infrastructure Bank, federal appropriations, and State match programs.
Coordinates with municipal governments and utility service providers.
Aids in the preparation of presentation information, field review and attends public hearings.
Reviews project plans at the following design stages of each project: concept (15%); preliminary (30%); right-of-way (70%); and final design consisting of plans, specifications and estimate package (95%).
Reviews all assigned Capital Sales Tax projects including Council recommendations, cost estimates, project planning, project designs, environmental assessments, contracts and agreements, right-of-way acquisitions, research, and construction administration and observation.
Works with consultants to resolve issues in right-of-way, environmental design and construction.
Provides technical guidance and support to the Engineering Department and personnel of other County departments; coordinates projects with other County departments and federal and state agencies as necessary.

About you

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Six (6) years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Certifications and Licenses:

South Carolina Professional Engineer's (PE) license or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
Valid state driver's license.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Physical Demands / Work Environment / Disclaimer

Physical Demands:
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:
York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses:
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Essential Safety Functions:
It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.
Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed, and employees are properly trained.

Full-time employees are allowed to participate in group medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance programs offered by York County Government. If employees elect to secure dependent coverage, the employee should pay the additional costs for such coverage. All statements of insurance coverage are subject to the terms, conditions, restrictions and other eligibility requirements that are set forth in various insurance plan documents.

Our full-time benefits through PEBA (South Carolina Retirement Systems and State Health Plan) include health insurance, prescription benefits, dental, vision, life insurance, MoneyPlus, Health Savings Accounts, retirement (Membership in the South Carolina Retirement System is mandatory for county employees), and deferred compensation. Making decisions about your insurance and retirement benefits can sometimes be complicated and difficult. The Navigating Your Benefits series provides common-language explanations and can help you find your way in the world of your insurance and retirement benefits:

Other full-time benefits include longevity allowance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, Sick Leave Bank, wellness benefits, Employee Assistance Program, etc. Please contact Human Resources at Human.Resources@yorkcountygov.com if you would like more information.

Longevity Allowance
Full-time regular county employees, elected officials, appointed officials, and judges with ten or more years of full time continuous governmental service are eligible to receive a monthly longevity allowance in addition to their regular compensation. Continuous service transferred from employment with another county, municipality, state or a political entity created by the State may contribute toward eligibility for the longevity allowance. Longevity allowances are paid according to the following schedule.

Longevity Allowance
Years of Continuous Service Monthly Longevity Amount
10-14 Years $20.00
15-19 Years $25.00
20-24 Years $30.00
25-29 Years $35.00
30-34 Years $40.00
35-39 Years $45.00
40+ Years $50.00

Annual Leave
Probationary and regular full-time county employees that work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave with pay. Employees in their new hire six (6) month probationary period shall not be able to use annual leave until they become regular county employees. Employees who are separating from county service shall be paid for all accrued, unused annual leave up to 360 hours provided they give York County as the employer the proper notice as required. Employees in their six (6) month New Hire probationary period who are terminated or separated from employment shall not be paid for accrued annual leave. The maximum amount of annual leave carried into each calendar year is 360 hours.

Earning Rate for Full-Time Employees
Full-time employees with less than ten years of continuous service earn at the rate of eight hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve months period. Full-time employees with at least ten years, but less than twenty years of continuous service will earn at the rate of ten (10) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve month period. Full-time employees with twenty or more years of service will earn at the rate of twelve (12) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve (12) months period.

Sick Leave
Full-time county employees may be entitled to earn sick leave with pay. Employees may accrue up to 1,440 hours of sick leave. Upon termination of employment with the County, employees may not be reimbursed for any unused sick leave. When a paid holiday occurs while an employee is on sick leave with pay, the day may not be charged as sick leave.

Earning Rate of Sick Leave
Full time employees will earn eight hours of sick leave per month of service during a twelve month period.

Paid Holiday's
The following days may be observed as paid holidays for York County Employees:
January - December: 3 Optional Holidays per Calendar Year
January: New Year's Day and Martin Luther King Day
May: Memorial Day
June: Juneteenth Day
July: Independence Day
September: Labor Day
November: Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Friday after Thanksgiving
December: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

Training:
Quality training and educational programs are available at various times for county employees in order to support workforce development that is consistent with organizational objectives. Training topics may include driver training, CPR/first aid, communication, supervisor training, workplace violence, substance abuse, and various computer related classes.

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How many years' experience do you have with project management?

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Do you have any experience with vertical construction or land development? If so, please briefly describe.

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Do you have a SCPE license?

Required Question

York County, SC jobs

Senior Project Manager Capital (Civil Engineer)