Project Manager 1 - 20063168

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

4d • $43 - $62 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Adjutant General’s Department is looking for a Project Manager 1 to support construction, infrastructure, maintenance, and facility-related projects that directly contribute to mission-ready facilities and operational readiness. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys project coordination, quality assurance, field collaboration, documentation, and working with a mission-focused team. In this role, you will help manage quality assurance and quality control activities from project planning through closeout. You will work with project teams, contractors, vendors, military personnel, and other stakeholders to help ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with approved standards. This position supports OHNG Warfighter Culture Fundamentals and Readiness by promoting accountability, teamwork, effective communication, quality, and mission-focused service. Our facilities and infrastructure support the readiness of the Ohio National Guard and the citizens of Ohio. Your work will help ensure projects are completed with quality, accuracy, accountability, and purpose. This is not just a paperwork role. It is a hands-on project coordination role that helps protect quality, reduce rework, support safety, and strengthen facility readiness.

Requirements

• At least 3 yrs. exp. 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).
• At least 12 mos. exp. in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects.
• OR Have successfully completed 2 yrs. 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
• At least 12 mos. exp. in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects.
• OR The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Must provide own transportation, or to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license from state of residence.
• Will be required to successfully complete a National Agency Check Investigation (NACI) to secure employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience reviewing project documents, tracking deficiencies, coordinating with contractors, and helping projects stay on schedule and on standard.

Responsibilities

• Support QA/QC planning for construction, infrastructure, maintenance, and facility projects.
• Review drawings, submittments, red-lines, as-builts, inspection requirements, and contract documents.
• Monitor inspections, field activities, materials, workmanship, and completed work.
• Track deficiencies, non-conformance issues, corrective actions, and quality trends.
• Maintain accurate project records, reports, inspection documentation, and closeout materials.
• Prepare project updates and summaries for leadership and stakeholders.
• Support final inspections, closeout documentation, and lessons learned.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, project teams, military personnel, regulatory partners, and other stakeholders.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, communication, quality, and mission-focused service.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree