Facilities Planning Project Manager (20102378)

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction in Columbus, OH, seeks a facilities professional to manage OSC operations, oversee HVAC and fire systems, and coordinate with vendors for multiple DRC locations. The role requires engineering/design knowledge and experience in budgeting, maintenance, and project planning.

The position is full-time, on-site, with 24/7 emergency response duties and collaboration with contractors, architects, and other government agencies to ensure compliance and

Qualifications

• 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in interior space design & facilities planning & design; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public budgeting & spending.

Responsibilities

• Requires thorough knowledge of architectural or industrial engineering or design to establish parameters on mechanical and electrical projects.
• Manages and oversees the Operation Support Center (OSC) facilities operations for assigned buildings and/or DRC employee work locations (e.g., Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), DRC Harmon Rd, DRC Fisher Rd, DRC 1221 McKinley, and DRC Rhodes Tower 17th floor)
• Conduct regular inspections and assessments to pinpoint any facility issues or potential risks
• Prepares project plans and calculations, specifications, bidding documents to existing systems
• Directs work activities of contractors and personnel during construction phase for assigned projects
• Conducts analysis of forecasting, budgeting, and financial management of allocated resources, including tracking expenses; establishes regular and preventive maintenance programs to include preventative maintenance, repairs, building management, procurement, and upgrades
• Advise and assist in the development of facility policies, procedures, and standards to ensure building services and operations run smoothly
• Coordinates with various agency departments, vendors, and contractors to ensure the timely completion of projects and hired services
• Handles emergency repair problems on a 24-hour call basis
• Meets with contractors, architects, and officials of other government agencies, at all jurisdictional levels to execute work programs and to ensure compliance with established procedures
• Oversees the operation of the air conditioning and heating systems, including computerized controls and monitoring and works with ODRC staff and HVAC vendors to ensure all systems are functioning properly at DRC Harmon Rd, DRC Fisher Rd, DRC 1221 McKinley, prioritizes repairs and communicates with all parties involved regarding project status
• Works and ensures compliance with fire systems (e.g., suppression systems, sprinkler systems and fire extinguishers)
• Consult and advise on the hiring of contractors to perform certain maintenance or repair services performs and completes maintenance repairs and/or upkeep (e.g., pipe fitting, boiler repairs, insulation, welding, machining, carpentry, electrical or mechanical equipment, building repairs; plumbing fixtures, fencing, asphalt, concrete and ceilings) Performs other maintenance work such as assembling and disassembling desks, modular components and office furniture
• Coordinates and plan designs and construction using "AUTO CAD"
• Assists supervising incarcerated people (IP) work crews and provides proper documentation for institutional observation logs and calling in count
• Gives instruction and training to IP's on how to perform minor and sometime major renovations which includes construction and general maintenance

Skills

Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Customer Focus

Decision Making

Organizing and Planning

Problem Solving

Responsiveness

Education

Undergraduate degree in industrial, mechanical, electrical or civil engineering; or architecture

Job description

• Requires thorough knowledge of architectural or industrial engineering or design to establish parameters on mechanical and electrical projects
• Manages and oversees the Operation Support Center (OSC) facilities operations for assigned buildings and/or DRC employee work locations (e.g., Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), DRC Harmon Rd, DRC Fisher Rd, DRC 1221 McKinley, and DRC Rhodes Tower 17th floor)
• Conduct regular inspections and assessments to pinpoint any facility issues or potential risks
• Prepares project plans and calculations, specifications, bidding documents to existing systems
• Directs work activities of contractors and personnel during construction phase for assigned projects
• Conducts analysis of forecasting, budgeting, and financial management of allocated resources, including tracking expenses; establishes regular and preventive maintenance programs to include preventative maintenance, repairs, building management, procurement, and upgrades
• Advise and assist in the development of facility policies, procedures, and standards to ensure building services and operations run smoothly
• Coordinates with various agency departments, vendors, and contractors to ensure the timely completion of projects and hired services
• Handles emergency repair problems on a 24-hour call basis
• Meets with contractors, architects, and officials of other government agencies, at all jurisdictional levels to execute work programs and to ensure compliance with established procedures
• Oversees the operation of the air conditioning and heating systems, including computerized controls and monitoring and works with ODRC staff and HVAC vendors to ensure all systems are functioning properly at DRC Harmon Rd, DRC Fisher Rd, DRC 1221 McKinley, prioritizes repairs and communicates with all parties involved regarding project status
• Works and ensures compliance with fire systems (e.g., suppression systems, sprinkler systems and fire extinguishers)
• Consult and advise on the hiring of contractors to perform certain maintenance or repair services performs and completes maintenance repairs and/or upkeep (e.g., pipe fitting, boiler repairs, insulation, welding, machining, carpentry, electrical or mechanical equipment, building repairs; plumbing fixtures, fencing, asphalt, concrete and ceilings) Performs other maintenance work such as assembling and disassembling desks, modular components and office furniture
• Coordinates and plan designs and construction using "AUTO CAD"
• Assists supervising incarcerated people (IP) work crews and provides proper documentation for institutional observation logs and calling in count
• Gives instruction and training to IP's on how to perform minor and sometime major renovations which includes construction and general maintenance

Job Duties

• Requires thorough knowledge of architectural or industrial engineering or design to establish parameters on mechanical and electrical projects
• Manages and oversees the Operation Support Center (OSC) facilities operations for assigned buildings and/or DRC employee work locations (e.g., Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), DRC Harmon Rd, DRC Fisher Rd, DRC 1221 McKinley, and DRC Rhodes Tower 17th floor)
• Conduct regular inspections and assessments to pinpoint any facility issues or potential risks
• Prepares project plans and calculations, specifications, bidding documents to existing systems
• Directs work activities of contractors and personnel during construction phase for assigned projects
• Conducts analysis of forecasting, budgeting, and financial management of allocated resources, including tracking expenses; establishes regular and preventive maintenance programs to include preventative maintenance, repairs, building management, procurement, and upgrades
• Advise and assist in the development of facility policies, procedures, and standards to ensure building services and operations run smoothly
• Coordinates with various agency departments, vendors, and contractors to ensure the timely completion of projects and hired services
• Handles emergency repair problems on a 24-hour call basis
• Meets with contractors, architects, and officials of other government agencies, at all jurisdictional levels to execute work programs and to ensure compliance with established procedures
• Oversees the operation of the air conditioning and heating systems, including computerized controls and monitoring and works with ODRC staff and HVAC vendors to ensure all systems are functioning properly at DRC Harmon Rd, DRC Fisher Rd, DRC 1221 McKinley, prioritizes repairs and communicates with all parties involved regarding project status
• Works and ensures compliance with fire systems (e.g., suppression systems, sprinkler systems and fire extinguishers)
• Consult and advise on the hiring of contractors to perform certain maintenance or repair services performs and completes maintenance repairs and/or upkeep (e.g., pipe fitting, boiler repairs, insulation, welding, machining, carpentry, electrical or mechanical equipment, building repairs; plumbing fixtures, fencing, asphalt, concrete and ceilings) Performs other maintenance work such as assembling and disassembling desks, modular components and office furniture
• Coordinates and plan designs and construction using "AUTO CAD"
• Assists supervising incarcerated people (IP) work crews and provides proper documentation for institutional observation logs and calling in count
• Gives instruction and training to IP's on how to perform minor and sometime major renovations which includes construction and general maintenance

Qualifications

36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in interior space design & facilities planning & design; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public budgeting & spending.

• Or completion of undergraduate major core program in industrial, mechanical, electrical or civil engineering, or architecture, industrial design or related field; 12 mos. exp. in interior space design & facilities planning & design; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public budgeting & spending.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Facilities Planner, 63281.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills

Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Operation Support Center

Agency Contact Name and Information

[e-mail]

Unposting Date

Oct 5, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

DRC Central Office-Franklin

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$33.32

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Technical Skills

Building Maintenance, Facilities Management, General Maintenance, Operational and Administrative Support, Administrative support/services

Professional Skills

Customer Focus, Decision Making, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving, Responsiveness

Agency Overview

Guided by a single mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov

Are You Ready?

We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!