Who We Are: The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) oversees capital projects undertaken by state agencies and state-supported higher education institutions; manages Ohio's school facility programs, which support the construction and renovation of public K-12 schools; and administers the 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, consolidating guidance and oversight for its various programs into one entity.
In 2021, the Commission celebrated 100 years of public construction in the Buckeye State.
What We Do: The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission oversees capital projects undertaken by state agencies and state-supported institutions of higher education; manages Ohio's school facility programs, which provide support for the construction and renovation of public K-12 schools; and administers the funding for community-based cultural and sports facilities projects.
What You'll Do: Acts as Project Manager for projects in the post-construction phase: * Manages outside consultants to evaluate defective work and identify corrective work to address defects in completed facilities * Recommends resolution of construction-related issues and reviews, and approves change orders * Applies judgment on close-out issues and related problems * Assists project teams with the resolution of project issues (i.e., attends mediations; provides technical guidance * Conducts field inspections; attends and participates in contractor review meetings) * Supports the Corrective Action Program * Assists Projects and Finance divisions involving project closeout, financial closeout, defective work, and recovery efforts * Researches information * Writes and submits reports and technical evaluations * Supports the preventive maintenance and enhanced commissioning programs * Provides support for OnTrack system implementation and training, including facility database * Maintains post-construction site visit schedule to achieve quality assurance goals Manages energy efficiency projects, including: * Energy performance contracts, energy capital fund projects, and analysis of building systems and energy billing data to improve efficiency * Reviews, analyzes & conducts research on new energy conservation technologies, codes & specifications related to energy conservation, & legislation * Participates in the development of new program grants Other duties: * Supports the preventive maintenance and enhanced commissioning programs * Provides support for OnTrack system implementation and training, including facility database * Maintains post-construction site visit schedule to achieve quality assurance goals * Provides necessary information regarding contractor performance with appropriate parties (internal OFCC staff, impacted contractors, Construction Managers, and consultants) * Assists in Quality Construction, responsible for contractor evaluations * Reviews apparent low bidder and proposed subcontractor prequalification selections and provides input to project teams * Conducts due diligence investigations into contractors * Other related duties as assigned.
Travel is required for this position.
Required: * Undergraduate degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field * 6 years of experience in project management of facility construction projects Preferred: * Experience in project management of governmental/public facilities construction projects, including energy conservation projects, and experience in identifying defective work and root cause analysis.