Project Manager - PN

Job Description - Project Manager 1 - PN  (260006MW)

Agency Contact Name and Information :
Katy Zappia: kathryn.i.zappia.nfg or

Sep 23, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Beightler Armory 2825 W Dublin-Granville Road Columbus

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation :
Pay Range 15, Step 1: $44.38/hour

Full-time

Union :
Exempt from Union

Project Management

Technical Skills :
Budgeting, Change Management, Interpreting Financial Statements, Risk Management, Planning and Development

Professional Skills :
Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Collaboration, Decision Making

Ready for a career with a purpose impacting the community, the great state of Ohio, and our nation? Join our team with the Ohio Adjutant General’s Department and make a difference facing new challenges and endless opportunities by supporting the Ohio National Guard.

The Ohio Adjutant General’s Department has a long history of supporting the needs of the Ohio National Guard. We serve a mission that enables National Guard members to protect and serve our communities when needed. We’re honored to work alongside many National Guard members and other professionals dedicated to safeguarding the nation.

The purpose of the project manager occupation is to manage and/or direct the development and implementation of technical and/or specialized projects to assist management in planning and controlling the various aspects of assigned project(s).

The Project Manager 1 -(Project Controller PM) monitors & controls project execution by:

• Actively managing & tracking all project costs through the state's project management software (PMS)
• Communicates the financial health of projects to the Adjutant General's Department (ADJ) leadership team
• Measures project performance against the schedule & budget & analyzes the financial impact of change orders, supporting the change order process for the broader project team
• Reviews payment processing tasks through OAKS-CI & provides direction to Project Managers regarding any shortfalls
• Tracks & logs project issues & risks; evaluates the effectiveness of mitigation efforts
• Acts as ADJ liaison with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) & outside agencies to increase the overall effectiveness of the State's PMS
• Works with the Design & Project Management (DPM) team to forecast ongoing & future project timelines & needs
• Manages project financial & schedule planning
• Manages project reporting, communication, & closure
• Attends meetings, training sessions, & professional conferences to remain current with industry standards & agency policies

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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