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Construction Project Manager (Vacancy)

City of Columbus, OH and Careers
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 3/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026

Definition

Under general supervision, the Construction Project Manager will be responsible for managing and coordinating activities relating to improvements to the water supply system including design and construction of water plant capital improvement projects and major maintenance and replacement projects. Preferred experience: Water Plant Operation certificate and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Engineer-in-training, or Professional Engineer (PE).

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Manages, plans, and coordinates the work of outside contractors, professional services, technical, trades, and maintenance personnel engaged in major projects for new construction, maintenance, and renovation projects;

Manages and oversees all phases of significant specialized projects in accordance with prescribed priorities, time limitations, and funding conditions and which may include new construction, maintenance, large scale capital improvements, construction site management and/or building renovation;

Prepares preliminary and final plans, bid specifications, and cost estimates for major construction, maintenance, and renovation projects;

Participates in the preparation of legislation for City Council approval;

Reviews plans for Capital Improvement Projects;

Administers contracts and prepares contract modifications as necessary;

Develops cost projections for future capital and facility projects; meets with design professionals and contractors to discuss project goals and projected costs;

Maintains plans and specifications; manages shop drawings, submittals, and invoicing for all new construction and renovation projects;

Develops schedules and defines requirements with engineers, architects, contractors, and other managerial or supervisory personnel and provides quality control;

Participates in contract negotiations related to major renovation and construction projects;

Coordinates Capital Improvement Projects activities with other City departments;

Develops projects regarding maintenance programs that require coordination with engineers and/or permitting;

Acts as a liaison between engineers, architects, design professionals, contractors, and stakeholders;

Inspects job sites and reviews construction progress reports to ensure conformity to specifications and schedules;

Maintains records and prepares reports as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a related area, AND four (4) years of managerial or supervisory experience in the administrative and technical activities of construction projects, relating to buildings, facilities, or capital improvement projects.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 26-3498-V1
Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Alisha Ardolino
Columbus Water & Power
Division of Water
37 W. Broad St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
P: (614) 645-3751
E: aaardolino@columbus.gov

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $41 - $62

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