Associate Project Manager

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Job Title:

Associate Project Manager

Department:

Administration and Planning | FOD Design and Construction

The Associate Project Manager oversees capital building projects, renovations, and mechanical/electrical initiatives at Wexner Medical Center. This role manages all phases of project delivery—including budgeting, scheduling, design, bidding, construction, and closeout—using traditional project delivery methods methods such as Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and Construction Manager at Risk, as well as small project delivery methods utilizing pre-qualified vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate construction and renovation projects, ensuring alignment with schedule, budget, and institutional goals.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including FOD Operations, hospital utilities, epidemiology, safety, compliance, and operations.

• Review and approve contractor proposals, billing, shop drawings, RFIs, change orders, and field directives.

• Ensure proper transition to operations at project completion, including delivery of record drawings and manuals.

• Prepare cost estimates, scopes of work, and schedules for stakeholder approval.

• Negotiate consultant fees and manage architects, engineers, and contractors.

• Ensure compliance with Ohio Revised Code 153, Ohio Administrative Code 153, University and Wexner Medical Center policies and building standards.

• Provide regular updates and reports to leadership and stakeholders.

• Maintain accurate project documentation and provide timely and relevant communications.

• May be required for emergency responses on projects or travel to off-campus sites.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

• Experience managing small-scale, less complex projects (approx. $200,000) desired.

• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments

Additional Information:

Target Salary Range: $55,700-$72,700

Location:

Enarson Classroom Building (0072)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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