Construction Project Manager [Project Manager 1]

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to lead complex construction, renovation, and major maintenance projects across the agency. This role oversees projects from concept through completion, ensures compliance with federal and state requirements, and serves as a key representative for the agency. DYS strives to save and transform the lives of youth throughout the state of Ohio, working together to support youth and empower families and communities. In addition to three juvenile corrections facilities, DYS supports more than 600 community programs reaching more than 90,000 youth across the state.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in project management (i.e., management & development of project/program requirements, design, development, testing/pilot, training & full scale implementation), with experience to be commensurate with project/program &/or position description on file (e.g., specific human service program area, management information sciences, fiscal).
• 12 months of experience in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects.
• Successful completion of 2 years post-secondary education majoring in business administration, public administration, computer science/information technology, social science, or health, with major being commensurate with project to be assigned.
• 12 months of experience in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Project Management Job Skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned construction, renovation, and major maintenance projects, including sub-projects, from planning through closeout.
• Direct project delivery and ensure compliance with specifications, requirements, and timelines.
• Monitor project progress and modify plans as needed to meet end-user needs.
• Review general design documents, evaluate risks, define project requirements, and ensure deliverables meet quality and readiness benchmarks for each phase.
• Oversee project implementation schedule.
• Develop or direct development of planning documents including resource allocation and assignment planning.
• Define specific work activities needed to achieve project deliverables.
• Assist in developing policy; direct, implement, and monitor compliance across project activities.
• Interpret federal and state laws and regulations relevant to construction and capital projects.
• Make recommendations and modifications to facilitate end-user compliance; establish procedures and guidelines for policy adherence.
• Serve as agency representative in public forums (e.g., focus groups, other state/county agencies, federal partners).
• Provide presentations to educate and train end users.
• Represent the agency in Controlling Board meetings for capital, construction, and renovation requests.
• Coordinate DYS Capital Governance Board meetings and serve as designee to the Chief Fiscal Officer when required.
• Oversee external contractors and construction vendors to ensure performance and compliance.
• Develop and monitor capital budgets; approve related expenditures.
• Oversee building system replacements, improvements, and new construction activities.
• Provide direction to facility maintenance superintendents on complex administrative and operational elements.
• Manage and process procurement documents, including developing scopes of work, materials, and product requirements, and establishing selection criteria.
• Conduct bidder conferences, lead the evaluation of bids and proposals, and recommend award selections.
• Execute valid contracts and manage all procurement activities, including requests for proposals, requests for quotes, requests for information, and invitations to bid.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree