Facilities Planning Project Manager

Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.

What You’ll Do At DBH

• Supervises, inspects construction, alterations and maintenance of COBH grounds, equipment systems, and buildings. Provides preventative maintenance guidance to subordinates to insure safe operations. Primary liaison between contractors and COBH including specification development and compliance with parameters established. Maintains working relationships with inspectors, contractors, architects and applicable federal or state entities. On call every other week and weekend for campus maintenance issues.
• Primary operator of building automation systems to include programming of building and field automated system controllers. Develops seasonal environmental parameters for the campus and programs system modifications. Inspects systems for preventative maintenance to ensure efficiency. Troubleshoot malfunctions and escalates issues to appropriate parties if unable to correct at the local level.
• Maintains smooth operations by maintaining staff coverage through management of schedules, oversight of payroll preparation in KRONOS, purchase order creation and evaluation of department personnel (annually, mid-probation and final probation), if deficits are found proposes corrective performance improvement plans.
• Chairs, attends, or coordinates various committee meetings and trainings as required. Maintains subordinates’ competency by ensuring completion of required trainings and attendance at job specific trainings as required. Upholds the Mission, Vision and Values of COBH.
  
  

This is an hourly position and is exempt from the bargaining units, with a pay range of 12 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm (Flexible Schedule).

36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in interior space design & facilities planning & design; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public budgeting & spending.

• Or completion of undergraduate major core program in industrial, mechanical, electrical or civil engineering, or architecture, industrial design or related field; 12 mos. exp. in interior space design & facilities planning & design; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public budgeting & spending.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Facilities Planner, 63281.
  
  

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
  
  

Job Skills: Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Organization

Behavioral Health - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information

Mary Hodge 614-641-4482

Unposting Date

Dec 21, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Central Ohio Behavioral Health

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

32.35

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Technical Skills

Facilities Management, Operational Support, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Policy Direction

Professional Skills

Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Written Communication

Agency Overview

Facilities Planning Project Manager

Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (COBH)

Who We Are

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

DBH Values

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency
  
  

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.