This position is responsible for the development and implementation of construction standards, policies, programs, and procedures. The Construction Manager will communicate with general contractors and implementation contractors for the purpose of carrying out CDBG-DR projects and other SCOR construction projects in accordance with program requirements. Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations governing the use of state and CDBG-DR funds. Under direct supervision, incumbent is responsible for the development and implementation of construction standards, plans, and procedures. The Construction Manager will direct and communicate with general contractors, sub-contractors, and implementation contractors while carrying out SCOR construction projects in accordance with program requirements. Other job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the development and implementation of construction standards, policies, procedures, and house plans for all SCOR construction programs and projects.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations governing the use of state and HUD CDBG-DR (or other federal) funds, respectively. Collaborate with Compliance Manager on monitoring activities, both desk audits and on-site monitoring.
• Communicates with general contractors, vendors, sub-contractors, and implementation contractors.
• Develop and implement quality control and assurance functions to ensure that SCOR personnel, general contractors, sub-contractors, and implementation contractors are providing high quality, effective services according to SCOR's policies, procedures, requirements, standards, and timelines.
• Track and report on program effectiveness, efficiency, and production levels.
• Supervise and Oversee efforts to detect and prevent instances of fraud, waste, and abuse in the implementation of SCOR construction and grant programs.
• Performs other tasks as assigned/needed by the Disaster Recovery Director.

A bachelor's degree and six (6) years of construction experience in a public or private organization involved in single-family construction programs. At least three (3) years of which involved managing responsibilites including responsibility for program design/compliance/budget.

Additional Requirements:

• Position requires routine driver duties.
• Position requires frequent stooping and/or bending.
• Position requires frequent lifting up to 25lbs. with or without ADA accommodations.
• Knowledge of building codes, laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures to Disaster Recovery housing programs and/or private industry residential building.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively and think creatively.
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment, but field work may be required in areas where there are some risks and hazards that are known, predictable and controllable.
• Must maintain a valid SC driver's license.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination. Experience with program/grant management, monitoring, tracking, and evaluation preferred.
The Office of Resilience is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.