Full-Time

Project Manager

Facilities Design and Construction

Posted on 2/24/2026

Ohio State University

Ohio State University

Compensation Overview

$75.7k - $98.9k/yr

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Columbus, OH, USA

In Person

May require travel to sites outside the Columbus Campus; 24-hour emergency call may be required.

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience managing design and construction projects, facilities management, or planning, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Responsibilities
  • Manage, supervise, direct and coordinate new construction and renovation projects through the entire project life cycle, including but not limited to budget/estimating, scheduling, planning/design, bidding, construction and closeout phases.
  • Facilitate and guide project development.
  • Project delivery methods utilized include but not limited to Design/Bid/Build, Design-Build and Construction Manager at Risk.
  • The Project Manager ensures projects run according to schedule, meets financial objectives and university core goals while exercising independent judgement.
  • Coordinate pricing and proposals with contractors on projects.
  • Monitors construction timelines and ensures that contractors are maintaining schedule and budgets.
  • Review/approve monthly contractor billing to ensure request aligns with work completed to date.
  • Coordinates necessary interruption of services with Operations staff, hospital utilities, energy partners, etc.
  • Review and/or approve shop drawings, change directives (field work orders), request for information, and change orders.
  • Transitions projects to university operations and departments at occupancy.
  • Closes out projects at completion, ensuring all final invoices and contractual commitments have been processed.
  • Verifies record drawings and operating manuals are received and delivered to the appropriate university departments.
  • An FDC Project Manager typically manages projects that are small to mid-range in size and complexity (approximate budgets range from $50K to $20 million) and delivers projects following rules set forth in the Ohio Revised Code 153, Ohio Administrative Code 153, Building Design Standards, and University policies.
  • Acts as University representative to architects, engineers, construction managers, contractors and others to accomplish the project within the established schedule and budget and within the customer's expectations.
  • Prepares and develops cost estimates, schedules and scopes of work for new construction and renovation projects as assigned for customer/stakeholder approval.
  • Reviews and negotiates fee proposals of consultants and coordinates activities of architects, consultants, and contractors.
  • Reviews design documents and project manuals for compliance with building code, University building design standards and project objectives.
  • Review/approve monthly professional service billings to ensure requests align with work performed.
  • Provides communications to Director of Projects, Senior Leadership, customers and stakeholders during all project phases.
  • Prepares and provides project status reports and project schedules for Director of Projects, Administrators, and Senior Leadership.
  • Provides recommendations on project costs analysis and alternatives to deliver projects on time and on budget.
  • Partners and coordinates work with customers, Operations staff, IT, and other departments.
  • Works actively with other areas of the University to ensure collaboration, collegiality, civility and teamwork.
  • Maintains documentation of all assigned projects in the electronic project file and project management system.
  • Participates and may lead departmental staff, design and construction coordination meetings.
  • Participates in continuing education, internal workshops and training sessions.
  • Hours and days may vary due to project needs.
  • This position may be required for 24- hour emergency call.
  • Potential travel to sites outside the Columbus Campus may be required for this position.
Desired Qualifications
  • 3 -5 years of experience managing design and construction projects, facilities management, or planning.
  • Familiarity with state and local building codes.
  • Knowledge of building systems, design, and construction techniques.
  • Understanding of negotiating contracts and/or fee proposals.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a broad range of customers and management levels.
  • Proven organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Working knowledge and practical application, and experience in word processing, spreadsheet, planning, and database software use.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Knowledge of applicable building codes and regulatory requirements, such as OSHA and ADA.
  • Experience with CADD, Revit, BIM, or other computer drafting programs.
  • Experience within academic and/or infrastructure projects, public sector, and/or university experience.
  • Registered Architect or Professional Engineer is a plus.
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