Project Manager - Facilities & Construction

Battelle; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed schedule

Hybrid work model

Paid time off

Wellness benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Battelle in Columbus, Ohio seeks a Facilities Project Manager to plan, organize, and oversee medium-sized construction programs, leading design, architecture, and engineering for multi-million-dollar projects.

You will coordinate engineers, trades, and consultants, manage schedules and budgets, support strategic facility planning, and ensure regulatory compliance across OSHA, OBBC, FDA, NFPA, EPA requirements while delivering cost-effective results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction or Engineering with 5 years in engineering and construction for R&D facilities.
• At least 3 years in engineering and design estimating.
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders and management.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under changing conditions.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute approved project plans ensuring on-schedule, on-budget construction activities.
• Coordinate engineers and trades to meet objectives per policies and procedures.
• Aggregate activities across departments including Planning, Operations, Security, and Research.
• Engage government officials, negotiate terms, and secure required approvals; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Perform feasibility studies and prepare reports/presentations for upper management and clients.
• Assist in capital budgeting and long-range planning for King Avenue Campus and sites.
• Provide expert consultation on construction and engineering matters.
• Track progress and contribute to profitability.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Project planning

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Construction or Engineering

Job description

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Facilities Project Manager. This position is in Columbus, Ohio at our King Ave. Corporate Headquarters.

In this role, you will plan, organize, oversee, and implement medium-sized construction programs, providing leadership, direction, and control across all activities related to design, architecture, and engineering for multi-million-dollar construction projects. You will manage and coordinate the work of highly skilled staff and consultants, with particular emphasis on meeting schedules, budgets, business plans, and long-range organizational strategies. You may manage multiple projects concurrently.

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.

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

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Construction or Engineering discipline with 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; an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field will be considered
• 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, along with working knowledge of OBBC, CDC guidelines, and applicable government regulatory requirements

Compensation Data

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $100,000 – $110,000 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in‑office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in‑office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work‑life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender‑affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry‑leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Partner with world‑class experts in a collaborative environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran‑status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members.

No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers