Construction Project Manager - Agency/Higher Ed

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) oversees capital projects undertaken by state agencies and state-supported institutions of higher education; manages Ohio's school facility programs, which support the construction and renovation of public K-12 schools; and administers funding for community-based cultural and sports facilities projects. The Commission sets uniform rules, procedures, and standardized documents for state construction under Chapter 153. The legislature established the Commission in 2012 with the merger of the Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) and the former Office of State Architect. In 2013, the Commission undertook oversight of the cultural facilities grants program. In 2017, the legislature further folded all OSFC duties and responsibilities into the Commission, thereby consolidating guidance and oversight of its various programs into a single entity. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in project management of facility construction projects
• Demonstrated ability to make timely, well-reasoned decisions—especially in complex or high-stakes situations—balancing stakeholder needs, project constraints, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse partners, such as state agencies, design consultants, CMR teams, consultants, and internal OFCC groups, ensuring clarity, accountability, and alignment at every stage of the project.
• Ability to foster a positive, solutions-focused environment that supports productive collaboration throughout design and construction.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience managing complex capital construction projects with heightened safety, security, and compliance needs, such as patient care settings, secure treatment areas, and facilities requiring specialized materials and equipment.
• Experience in Behavioral Health, Corrections, Healthcare, or similarly regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing the design and construction of public facilities throughout all phases of a project (procurement, design, construction, closeout) on behalf of State agencies, K-12 school districts, and institutions of higher education.
• Planning, strategizing, and initiating projects with public owners to develop initial project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Assisting owners in selecting appropriate project delivery method (ie, multiple prime, general contracting, construction manager at risk, design-build) for specific projects.
• Developing requests for qualifications (RFQ) and requests for proposals (RFP), evaluating statements of qualifications, participating in interviews, and negotiating professional design services and construction guaranteed maximum price (GMP) proposals.
• Providing oversight in public bidding and award of construction contracts.
• Reviewing and recommending approval of fiscal drawdown schedules.
• Managing performance and monitoring the progress of work by consultants/contractors for reviewing and approving monthly invoices.
• Coordinating review and accounting of the contractor’s stored materials and retainage.
• Reviewing change orders and amendments to determine if a change is warranted, and the accuracy of proposed costs.
• Applying judgment on all design and construction-related problems and troubleshooting to expedite completion and closeout of projects.
• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of construction sites to meet OFCC's high-quality and ethical standards.
• Supervising, estimating, and negotiating project costs.
• Maintaining schedule compliance and financial targets.
• Working closely with contractors and subcontractors.
• Coordinating scope change management, sourcing, and procurement.
• Prioritizing client communication and satisfaction.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior