Construction Project Manager - Agency/Higher Ed

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) is seeking a Project Manager to oversee planning, design, and construction of public facilities across state agencies and higher education. You will supervise day-to-day site operations, manage budgets, schedules, and procurement, and coordinate with contractors and consultants to ensure safety, quality, and compliance.

This full-time role is based in Columbus, Ohio, with the primary location in Franklin County, and offers strong collaboration

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 6+ years of experience in project management of facility construction projects

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, design, and construction of assigned public facilities from initiation through completion
• Supervise day-to-day operations of construction sites to meet high-quality and ethical standards
• Estimate, negotiate project costs, and maintain schedule compliance and financial targets
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and procurement activities
• Review change orders and monitor progress with consultants and contractors

Skills

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Conflict Management

Managing Meetings

Education

Undergraduate degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

Budgeting

Regulatory Compliance

Scheduling

Project Management

Board and Commission Compliance

Job description

What You'll Do

In the role of Project Manager, you will be involved in the planning, design, and construction of your assigned projects from initiation through completion. This includes 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; and prioritizing client communication and satisfaction.

What You'll Do

In the role of Project Manager, you will be involved in the planning, design, and construction of your assigned projects from initiation through completion. This includes 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; and prioritizing client communication and satisfaction.

Project Managers Are Responsible For

• 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.

Required

• Undergraduate degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 6+ years of experience in project management of facility construction projects

Preferred

• 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.
• 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. Also, the ability to foster a positive, solutions-focused environment that supports productive collaboration throughout design and construction.

Organization

Ohio Facilities Construction Commission

Agency Contact Name and Information

Channing McNeal - [e-mail]

Work Location

BWC 4th Floor

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$44 - $55 / Hour *commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Project Management

Technical Skills

Budgeting, Regulatory Compliance, Scheduling, Project Management, Board and Commission Compliance

Professional Skills

Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Conflict Management, Managing Meetings

Agency Overview

Who We Are:

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.