Construction Project Manager - Agency/Higher Ed

Ohio Department of Aging

• $80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 6+ years of experience in project management of facility construction projects
  • Experience managing complex capital construction projects with compliance needs in sectors like healthcare or corrections preferred
  • Strong decision-making skills in high-stakes situations balancing stakeholder needs and project constraints
  • Effective communication skills with diverse partners ensuring collaboration and accountability

Responsibilities

  • Manage design and construction of public facilities from initiation to completion
  • Plan and initiate projects developing scope, schedule, and budget
  • Assist owners in selecting appropriate project delivery methods
  • Develop and evaluate RFQs and RFPs, participating in negotiations for design and construction services
  • Oversee public bidding and award of construction contracts
  • Manage contractor performance and approve monthly invoices
  • Review change orders and amendments for approval and accuracy

Benefits

  • Impactful work in public infrastructure development
  • Opportunity to work on complex, high-stakes projects
  • Collaboration with diverse stakeholders and partners
  • Supportive work environment that encourages innovative solutions
  • Potential for professional growth and development in project management
Full 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.

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.


Qualifications

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.

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