Construction Project Manager - Post Construction & Energy

Schedule: Full-time

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.