Project Manager - Facilities Design and Construction

Project Manager - Facilities Design and Construction

Ohio State's Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) oversees campus design, construction, and renovation projects; technical support services; and building design standards. FDC’s mission is to provide an unmatched customer experience by developing the design and construction of projects grounded in integrity, knowledge, passion, and accountability. FDC staff provide support services to campus, medical center, academic and regional campuses, auxiliary buildings as well as site work and support.

They play a critical role in leading projects in FDC for the larger organization Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) and strive to deliver high quality projects to create positive experiences through the built environment.

FDC Project Managers are responsible for capital building projects, renovations, mechanical/electrical and other projects as assigned. Facilitate and guide project development. 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. Project delivery methods utilized include but not limited to Design/Bid/Build, Design-Build and Construction Manager  Project Manager ensures projects run according to schedule, meets financial objectives and university core goals while exercising independent judgement.

Skillfully navigates the wide array of tasks and responsibilities required to successfully deliver projects while providing the highest level of customer service. 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 ses 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/star holder 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…