Project Manager - Capital Projects

Ohio History Connection•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Project Manager – Capital Projects plans, coordinates, and manages capital construction, renovation, restoration, and infrastructure projects across Ohio History Connection facilities and historic sites. The role oversees projects from initial planning and design through construction and occupancy, ensuring they are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with organizational priorities. The Project Manager serves as a primary liaison among architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, government agencies, internal stakeholders, and community partners, and provides leadership in project planning, budget management, construction administration, reporting, and stakeholder communication while supporting stewardship of the organization’s buildings, landscapes, and historic resources. The position manages multiple projects from concept development through closeout; develops project scopes, schedules, budgets, procurement plans, and reporting structures; and monitors milestones, progress, and risks. It oversees design and construction activities, reviews project documentation, conducts site visits, facilitates meetings, and coordinates closeout. It also manages project finances, supports grant and state capital funding compliance, coordinates stakeholders, communicates technical information to nontechnical audiences, and contributes to long-range capital planning and improvement of project management practices. This is a full-time, permanent position with statewide site travel in Ohio. Salary is $52,000–$72,800 per year. Applicants should submit a resume/CV and professional cover letter through the Ohio History Connection careers website. Prospective employees are subject to a fingerprint background check and drug test after accepting an offer. Ohio History Connection is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience managing construction or capital improvement projects.
Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel statewide to project sites.
Strong project planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare concise project updates.
Strong negotiation, facilitation, and conflict-resolution abilities.
Knowledge of construction methods, building systems, project delivery models, and construction documentation.
Ability to analyze financial information, evaluate risks, and make sound recommendations.
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities.
Commitment to collaboration, accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with cultural institutions, museums, historic sites, higher education, government entities, or nonprofit organizations.
Knowledge of public funding, grants, state capital appropriations, and related compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple capital projects simultaneously from concept development through project closeout.
Develop project charters, scopes of work, schedules, budgets, procurement plans, and reporting structures.
Coordinate project activities among consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Establish project milestones, monitor progress, and implement corrective actions when project risks arise.
Prepare and present project status reports to leadership, executive staff, board committees, and other stakeholders.
Oversee design and construction activities for compliance with project goals, quality expectations, and applicable requirements.
Facilitate project meetings, document decisions, and maintain accurate project records.
Review construction schedules, submittals, requests for information, change orders, and other project documentation.
Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, coordinate issue resolution, and support safe construction practices.
Coordinate project closeout, including punch lists, occupancy requirements, warranty documentation, and final records.
Develop and manage project budgets; monitor expenditures, forecast costs, and identify budget risks.
Review contractor pay applications, consultant invoices, and related documentation; manage contingency funds and evaluate change order requests.
Support grant compliance, state capital funding requirements, and related reporting for assigned projects.
Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external project stakeholders.
Coordinate clear and timely communication among staff, partners, donors, funders, government agencies, and community organizations.
Represent projects in planning meetings, public presentations, and stakeholder engagements as appropriate.
Translate technical project information into concise updates for nontechnical audiences.
Identify and mitigate risks related to scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety, and stakeholder coordination.
Support compliance with applicable building codes, accessibility standards, environmental requirements, procurement processes, and safety expectations.
Maintain project records in accordance with organizational policies and project requirements.
Assist with long-range capital improvement planning and prioritization of facility and infrastructure needs.
Support continuous improvement of project management practices, documentation tools, and reporting processes.
Contribute to strategic discussions regarding major organizational investments and facility improvements.