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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: An OFCC Program Manager... Administers & provides direction on overall statewide construction projects including architectural and construction management activities for state & community-owned capital improvement projects i.e.: state agencies, higher education, K-12 school districts Provides direction, rule & policy interpretation Participates in setting agency initiatives and coordinating priorities Initiates process improvement and develops or enhances processes when necessary to effectuate the development of policies and procedures Provides insight into statewide K-12 programs, master plans and policies for OFCC Serves as an internal cross-department advocate for the K-12 program Serves as a K-12 resource for coordination between Projects, Planning, Finance, IT, and Executive Staff Works with both the Project Manager and Project Coordination staff to foster consistency Mentors and coach staff Guides and assists in the development of internal and external training on K-12 policies and procedures Assists owners and OFCC project staff in selecting appropriate project delivery methods (i.e.: multiple-prime, CM as Advisor, CM at Risk, Design-Build, General Contracting) for a specific project. Provides guidance and negotiation of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals Troubleshoots for and expedites projects as they progress through design and construction phases Assists in dispute resolution matters Applies judgment on all design and construction-related problems Coordinates with owners, design professionals, consultants, construction managers, contractors, building officials, inspectors, and plans examiners Participates in A/E, CMA, CMR, DB, and Consultant selection processes Advises on qualification-based selection, best-value selection processes, and technical proposals Supervises professional staff Approves timesheets & leave requests Reviews and approves change orders up to $100K We Support Diversity and Inclusion: OFCC values its internal diversity and pledges to cultivate an inclusive and engaging environment for all employees where differences are embraced and celebrated. The agency commits to building a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives. The values on which these efforts are founded are respect, empathy, transparency, equality, and equal access. What's in it for you: 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 Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan. Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service. Time Away from Work and Work/Life Balance Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave Maternity Benefits Available to Enrolled State Employees The State of Ohio is expanding maternity health care benefits available to state employees enrolled in the Ohio Med PPO and Ohio Med NN (narrow network) medical plan options. Several prenatal, childbirth and post-childbirth services will be provided at no out-of-pocket cost to employees utilizing network providers. Examples of services now covered by network providers at 100% include: Prenatal care, including physician visits and examinations. Home health care services are designated as maternity care (for expectant members on bed rest). Inpatient claims for all types of delivery. Inpatient NICU claims, from birth through discharge. Postpartum care, including office visits for follow-up, and procedures/treatments directly related to maternity. Medications prescribed for both antepartum and postpartum conditions (e.g., morning sickness, postpartum depression). Medical services provided by non-network providers will be processed at the applicable coinsurance, deductible, and out-of-pocket limits. Prescription drugs that are directly related to maternity care will be covered with no copay. The State of Ohio has collaborated with the prescription drug third-party administrator (OptumRx) to provide a list of covered medications that can be approved for zero copays via prior authorization from providers. Employee Development Funds The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee. Ohio Public Employees Retirement System OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information. Deferred Compensation The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with Disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. 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. Qualifications Completion of undergraduate core in architecture, engineering, or construction management; 6 yrs. experience/training in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field; 10 yrs. experience in project management; 4 yrs. experience in management of governmental/public facilities construction projects; 3 yrs. experience in supervising staff; valid driver's license. Ohio Department of Commerce

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