Project Manager - Capital Projects

Position: Project Manager - Capital Projects

Status: Full time, permanent

Location: Ohio, Statewide site travel

Salary: $52,000-72,800 per year

Benefits: Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement pension, paid time off and holidays

Summary:

The Project Manager – Capital Projects is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing capital construction, renovation, restoration, and infrastructure projects across Ohio History Connection facilities and historic sites. This position oversees projects from initial planning and design through construction and occupancy, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with organizational priorities.

This role serves as a primary liaison among architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, government agencies, internal stakeholders, and community partners. The Project Manager provides leadership in project planning, budget management, construction administration, reporting, and stakeholder communication while supporting the stewardship of Ohio History Connection's buildings, landscapes, and historic resources.

Essential Functions:

• Manage multiple capital projects simultaneously from concept development through project closeout.
• Develop project charters, scopes of work, schedules, budgets, procurement plans, and reporting structures.
• Coordinate project activities among consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Establish project milestones, monitor progress, and implement corrective actions when project risks arise.
• Prepare and present project status reports to leadership, executive staff, board committees, and other stakeholders.

• Oversee design and construction activities to ensure compliance with project goals, quality expectations, and applicable requirements.
• Facilitate project meetings, document decisions, and maintain accurate project records.
• Review construction schedules, submittals, requests for information, change orders, and other project documentation.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, coordinate issue resolution, and support safe construction practices.
• Coordinate project closeout activities, including punch lists, occupancy requirements, warranty documentation, and final records.

• Develop and manage project budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor expenditures, forecast project costs, and identify budget risks.
• Review contractor pay applications, consultant invoices, and related documentation.
• Manage contingency funds and evaluate change order requests.
• Support grant compliance, state capital funding requirements, and related reporting for assigned projects.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external project stakeholders.
• Coordinate clear and timely communication among staff, partners, donors, funders, government agencies, and community organizations.
• Represent assigned projects in planning meetings, public presentations, and stakeholder engagements as appropriate.
• Translate technical project information into concise updates for nontechnical audiences.

• Identify and mitigate project risks related to scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety, and stakeholder coordination.
• Support compliance with applicable building codes, accessibility standards, environmental requirements, procurement processes, and safety expectations.
• Maintain project records in accordance with organizational policies and project requirements.

• Assist in long-range capital improvement planning and prioritization of facility and infrastructure needs.
• Support continuous improvement of project management practices, documentation tools, and reporting processes.
• Contribute to strategic discussions regarding major organizational investments and facility improvements.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience managing construction or capital improvement projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel statewide to project sites.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience working with cultural institutions, museums, historic sites, higher education, government entities, or nonprofit organizations.
• Knowledge of public funding, grants, state capital appropriations, and related compliance requirements.

Required Competencies:

• Strong project planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare concise project updates.
• Strong negotiation, facilitation, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Knowledge of construction methods, building systems, project delivery models, and construction documentation.
• Ability to analyze financial information, evaluate risks, and make sound recommendations.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Commitment to collaboration, accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Application Instructions:

Submit Resume/CV and professional cover letter through Ohio History Connection careers website: https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/ohiohistory/jobs. For questions or accommodations requests, please email applicant@ohiohistory.org or call 614-297-2500.

Ohio History Connection is an equal opportunity employer.

All prospective employees are required to undergo a fingerprint background check processed by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation & Identification (BCI) in accordance with the Volunteer Children's Act. Additionally, prospective employees will also submit to a drug test. Both will occur after the offer of employment is accepted. The results of the background check and drug test are not immediate disqualifiers to employment and are reviewed in accordance with Ohio History Connection policies and procedures. Inquiries must be directed to the Human Resources Director at 614-297-2390 or via email at applicant@ohiohistory.org.