Project Manager

The Florence County Economic Development Partnership is seeking a Project Manager to work with state developers, regional developers, site selection consultants, real estate companies, and existing businesses to assist in attracting and retaining business in Florence County.   Duties include recruiting confidential prospective businesses and assisting local businesses in retention and expansion issues by providing community information to corporate real estate representatives and site selection consultants, coordination of site visits, and facilitating projects through the incentive and approval process. 

The position will work closely with the CEO in implementing the FCEDP’s mission of recruitment and retention efforts.  Responsibilities include all project management activities assigned by the CEO, including: requests for proposals, requests for information questionnaires submitted by various prospects, preparing proposals or presentations as needed, existing industry visits and conducting site tours during visitations, and the development of new industrial sites and parks.  There will be other miscellaneous duties as assigned related to the above.

The position requires strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, and the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with various supportive economic development organizations, utilities, real estate brokers and developers, and the general public. 

This position requires a self-motivator with extensive experience working with industrial and commercial businesses, excellent organizational and communication skills, the ability to read, understand and develop business plans and complex reports, and work under demanding deadlines. The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Public Administration/Relations, or related fields and five years of experience in economic development or business. Certified Economic Developer status is a plus. Computer experience with working knowledge of Microsoft Applications, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.   Work experience may include those with a development authority, bank, chamber of commerce, state or utility project management, private developers, or work in international business development.

A Bachelor’s Degree in economic development, planning, finance, marketing, engineering, economic geography, business or a related field is required supplemented by five or more years of successful experience in economic development, real estate, marketing or a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  A Master’s Degree is desired.  The preferred candidate is a Certified Economic Developer or, at the minimum, has the necessary experience and training.  The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in designing and implementing successful marketing campaigns in economic development. Must be able to deal in confidence under stressful circumstances with high-level governmental and business officials. Candidates must have well-developed communication skills, both oral and written.  Must have an acceptable driving record and pass a criminal and credit background investigation.  A valid South Carolina driver’s license is a requirement for employment.  Valid Driver’s License and 10-Year Driving History Required at Interview.  

Interested candidates can also submit a letter of interest, resume, salary history and names and telephone numbers of three (3) work-related references to: 

fcedp@florenceco.org