Project Manager 1 (20080830)

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 123,984,000 - 130,872,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Education and Development

Job summary

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction sought a Project Manager to lead capital improvement projects from requirements through closeout, coordinating stakeholders and design professionals to deliver compliant programs.

The role emphasizes managerial oversight of budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation, ensuring ADA compliance and safety standards across facilities. This public-sector position offers full-time work in Columbus with comprehensive state benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 yrs. exp. in project management with experience commensurate with project/position description.
• 12 mos. exp. in budgeting and calculating cost projections of program/projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan capital improvement projects by interviewing stakeholders, developing requirements, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate activities across departments and design professionals to develop, review and approve capital improvement programs.
• Ensure design compliance, code compliance, and plan approvals.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Writing

Architecture

Construction Trades

Engineering

Program Management

Adaptability

Critical Thinking

Written Communication

Ethics and Values

Job description

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Operation Support Center

Agency Contact Name and Information: [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Sep 25, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

DRC Central Office-Fran-ODOT 1980 West Broad Street Columbus 43223

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $44.38

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 40

Union : Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Project Management

Technical Skills : Technical Writing, Architecture, Construction Trades, Engineering, Program Management

Professional Skills : Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Ethics and Values, Growth Mindset, Written Communication

About Us

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.

What We Do

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!

Job Description

• Works under direction and requires considerable knowledge of project management, life cycle methodologies and public policy management or public administration in order to manage projects Plans capital improvement projects for ODRC by interviewing stakeholders, developing project requirements, project budget, and project schedule
• During design review and approve project requirements, quality standards, and deliverables and plan, specifications, schedules, budgets, scope of work at each stage of the design process Coordinate activities among the various ODRC department sections, institutions, agencies, and design professionals/consultants to develop, review and approve capital improvement programs
• Responsible for the scopes of work, estimates of cost, design and verify code compliance/plan approval
• Manage and coordinate with stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks associated with projects and ensure the schedule is maintained during construction
• Provide project management including work completed by an assigned institution or outside contractors that includes coordinating construction project tasks with the institution and associated staff
• Provide site reviews/visits at jobsite, meet regularly with stakeholders, attend project progress meetings, maintain construction project documentation, review, approve and processes change directives, change orders, and pay requests for contractors and professional services firms
• Conduct final project inspections and acceptance processes construction project closeout documents
• Responsible for assuring that construction design complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it applies to both staff and inmate accommodations
• Advise institution administrators, fire and safety personnel, and other staff regarding compliance to Federal/State laws, regulations, and standards related to health and safety policies, public law 91-596 (OSHA)
• Responsible for ensuring that all ODRC employees and inmates are provided with secure, safe work, and living areas/environments
• Supervise Facilities Planning Project Managers who assist in construction projects
• Responsible for issuing project assignments to Facilities Planning Project Managers, review project documentation for completeness and accuracy, receive updates on project status, and monitor work performance
• Establish procedures/guidelines for subordinates and facility maintenance staff. Conduct policy review for CAMS policies.
• Maintains contact and participation with regulatory agencies and code authorities to ensure correct interpretation and compliance with current codes and standards
• Provides technical assistance to the institutions and advises institution personnel assigned to safety and fire programs, and provides guidance on work-related issues, conducts facilities management audits at assigned institutions
• Attends meetings, training, and conferences; work on special projects, performs other duties as assigned

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• 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)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

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); 12 mos. exp. in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects.

-Or successful completion of 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; 12 mos. exp. in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Project Management

Pre-Employment Drug Testing

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation

The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

• Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
• Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.

Disability Inclusion

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.