Construction Project Manager - Agency/Higher Ed

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.
• Aiding 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.
• Coinciding 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.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field
• 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.
• PREFERRED: Experience in Behavioral Health, Corrections, Healthcare, or similarly regulated environments
• 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.

Organizational Details

Agency Contact Name and Information: Channing McNeal - channing.mcneal@ofcc.ohio.gov

Unposting Date: Jul 24, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

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

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.