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Transp Engr Transp Engr Assoc IV - Engr Mgr I (61034556)

State of South Carolina

Richland County, SCFull-time$99–146K/yrPosted todayStill listed today

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Compensation
$99–146K/yr
Location
Richland County, SC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Manages major highway construction programs comprising multiple projects in the Regional Production Group 1 - Lowcountry. The role directs project development, schedules, budgets, consultant and intergovernmental agreements, and coordination across design, environmental review, right of way, public involvement, and construction. It also represents SCDOT to government and community groups and prepares program updates and responses to communications.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project Management, nice to haveProject Scheduling, nice to haveBudget Management, nice to haveContract Management, nice to havePublic Involvement, nice to havePublic Presentations, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management or Approved Equivalence, nice to have6 Years Engineering or Construction Management Experience, nice to haveValid Motor Vehicle Operator's License, nice to have

Full job description

Manages major highway construction program(s) consisting of multiple projects in the Regional Production Group 1 - Lowcountry. Management of program(s) includes directing the development of multiple projects, compliance with project schedules, and monitoring financial resources of program. Manages all aspects of the LATS/LCOG, C-Program, Enhancements and other federal projects within the RPG including assisting with STIP processes. Conducts project scoping meetings, prepares P2S requests, coordination and support of environmental process, coordination of design and plan development, right of way acquisition support, development and implementation of public involvement process, and construction support.

Establishes project schedules and assure compliance with schedules to deliver projects and programs in a timely manner. Provides monthly status reports and updates on project and programs as required including the updating of data management and reporting systems. Provides quarterly reports for enhancement projects. Develops, negotiates, manages and recommends for execution, various consultant contracts, participation agreements and intergovernmental agreements.

Monitors project and program funding, budgets, and expenditures to assure compliance with budget. Develops and implements strategies to contain cost for the projects and programs. Coordinates and conducts public meetings as required or desired. Develops and implements plan for projects. Represents SCDOT through presentations to government bodies, MPOs, COGs, CTCs, civic groups, etc. as needed. Prepares correspondence and CTS responses to written and/or verbal communications related to assigned programs, projects, or geographic area.

Performs other related duties as assigned.A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and six (6) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional travel. May require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal business hours or respond to emergency situations.The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,079 open Construction Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$99–146K/yr
  • US median$126–198K/yr1,622 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $123K, is 24% below the US median midpoint ($162K) — in the lowest quarter of Construction Management salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 44 open Construction Management jobs in South Carolina and 3,079 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in South Carolina
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Construction Management postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years at the median (2,464 postings).
Education
793 of the 3,079 open Construction Management jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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