Project Manager - Facilities & Construction

Battelle•Columbus, OH

5d•$100,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle is seeking a Facilities Project Manager to plan, organize, oversee, and implement medium-sized construction programs. This role involves providing leadership, direction, and control across all activities related to design, architecture, and engineering for multi-million-dollar construction projects. The Project Manager will manage and coordinate the work of staff and consultants, focusing on meeting schedules, budgets, business plans, and long-range organizational strategies. This position supports the Facility Strategic Planning agenda through construction, relocation, and consolidation efforts across the King Avenue Campus, ensuring that the requirements of Facility Operations and research groups are met using the most economical and feasible methods available. The position is located in Columbus, Ohio.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a Construction or Engineering discipline
5 years of engineering and construction experience in diverse R&D design and construction environments, including specific experience related to chemical, vivarium, and/or biological facilities
Minimum of 3 years of experience in engineering and design (E&D) estimating
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively — both verbally and in writing — with all levels of management and technical staff
Ability to maintain strong working relationships with clients and government officials
Must be self-directed and able to adapt to rapidly changing conditions
Fundamental understanding of management, business, and accounting principles
Working knowledge of OBBC, CDC guidelines, and applicable government regulatory requirements

Nice To Haves

An equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field will be considered

Responsibilities

Executes approved project plans, ensuring all construction activities are completed efficiently, cost-effectively, and on schedule in alignment with the goals of Facility Services Operations (FSO) and the broader organization
Coordinates engineering staff and construction-related trades, managing their assigned responsibilities to ensure objectives are met in accordance with established policies and procedures
Coordinates engineering and construction activities across all departments, including Strategic Planning, Operations, Security, Telecommunications, Environmental Safety and Health, Business Administration, and research teams at all organizational levels
Makes contacts with government officials, negotiates terms, resolves conflicts, and obtains required written approvals; ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations including OSHA, OBBC, FDA, NFPA, City of Columbus Development Regulation Division, and Ohio EPA requirements
Performs feasibility studies and reviews data for accuracy; prepares periodic reports and presentations for upper management, research groups, government agencies, and clients detailing project achievements, recommended improvements, and cost savings
Participates in the planning and development of capital budgets and long-range plans for the King Avenue Campus and West Jefferson Sites
Assists and advises managers and technical personnel through expert consultation on construction and engineering matters
Tracks and monitors project progress, ensuring efficiency and contributing to organizational profitability