Construction Project Manager - Agency/Higher Ed

What You'll Do:

In the role of Project Manager, you will be involved in the planning, design, and construction of your assigned projects from initiation through completion. This includes overseeing the day-to-day operations of construction sites to meet OFCC's high-quality and ethical standards; supervising, estimating, and negotiating project costs; maintaining schedule compliance and financial targets; working closely with contractors and subcontractors; coordinating scope change management, sourcing, and procurement; and prioritizing client communication and satisfaction.

Project Managers are responsible for:

• Managing the design and construction of public facilities throughout all phases of a project (procurement, design, construction, closeout) on behalf of State agencies, K-12 school districts, and institutions of higher education.
• Planning, strategizing, and initiating projects with public owners to develop initial project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Assisting owners in selecting appropriate project delivery method (ie, multiple prime, general contracting, construction manager at risk, design-build) for specific projects.
• Developing requests for qualifications (RFQ) and requests for proposals (RFP), evaluating statements of qualifications, participating in interviews, and negotiating professional design services and construction guaranteed maximum price (GMP) proposals.
• Providing oversight in public bidding and award of construction contracts.
• Reviewing and recommending approval of fiscal drawdown schedules.
• Managing performance and monitoring the progress of work by consultants/contractors for reviewing and approving monthly invoices.
• Coordinating review and accounting of the contractor's stored materials and retainage.
• Reviewing change orders and amendments to determine if a change is warranted, and the accuracy of proposed costs.
• Applying judgment on all design and construction-related problems and troubleshooting to expedite completion and closeout of projects.

Required:

• Undergraduate degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 6 years of experience in project management of facility construction projects

Preferred:

• Demonstrated experience managing complex capital construction projects with heightened safety, security, and compliance needs, such as patient care settings, secure treatment areas, and facilities requiring specialized materials and equipment. Experience in Behavioral Health, Corrections, Healthcare, or similarly regulated environments preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to make timely, well-reasoned decisions-especially in complex or high-stakes situations-balancing stakeholder needs, project constraints, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse partners, such as state agencies, design consultants, CMR teams, consultants, and internal OFCC groups, ensuring clarity, accountability, and alignment at every stage of the project. Also, the ability to foster a positive, solutions-focused environment that supports productive collaboration throughout design and construction.