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Ohio State University Director of Projects
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Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu . If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions . Current Employees and Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please l og in to Workday to use the internal application process. Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site.  We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following: Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required. Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.  Job Title: Director of Projects Department: Administration and Planning | FOD Design and Construction The Director of Projects serves as a key liaison between the AVP of Facilities Design and Construction (FDC), project managers across the academic and auxiliary portfolios, institutional stakeholders, technical subject matter experts (SMEs), and external partners. This role holds direct accountability for the successful execution and outcomes of projects within the academic and auxiliaries’ team, as defined by the goals and expectations of university leadership, customers, and stakeholders.  SME Leads will partner with the Director of Projects to provide technical assistance and mentoring to project managers and key projects which may require interface with customers, stakeholders, and university leaders. The senior director of projects plays a central role in bridging strategic planning with operational execution, acting as a bridge between strategic intent and operational delivery, the Director of Projects ensures that each project is executed in alignment with Ohio State’s mission, design and construction standards, and long-range physical planning goals. This role is central to delivering projects that are not only on time and within budget, but that also meet or exceed customer expectations and deliver tangible value to the university. Key Responsibilities, Administrative and Operational Leadership Oversee the assignment of projects, workload balancing, and performance management of project managers and supporting project delivery staff. Establishes and enforces the consistent use of standardized project management processes, tools, templates, and reporting structures to ensure alignment with FDC protocols, university policies, and state regulatory requirements. Ensures rigorous documentation practices, transparent communication, and full financial accountability across the capital projects portfolio. Monitors and drives performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), including schedule adherence, budget compliance, staffing efficiency, and client satisfaction, with a commitment to continuous improvement and exceeding targets. Project Portfolio Management Leads oversight of a diverse capital project portfolio, ensuring alignment with Ohio State’s strategic capital priorities, funding frameworks, and space programming requirements. Conducts regular portfolio reviews to monitor progress, assess risk, identify emerging issues, and ensure timely escalation and appropriate resource allocation. Collaborate with Finance, Planning, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and Operations to ensure project transparency, accuracy of institutional reporting, compliance with applicable regulations, and seamless turnover of completed projects to operational teams. Staff Development and Team Culture Supervises and supports a team of project managers with a focus on coaching, mentoring, accountability, and professional growth. Encourages collaboration, continuous learning, and a culture of responsiveness and service excellence. Leads recruitment in conjunction with the AVP of FDC, onboarding, and performance evaluations of project staff in coordination with HR and FDC. Stakeholder Engagement & Client Service Serves as the primary point of contact for academic and auxiliaries team clients / stakeholders during project initiation, planning, and execution. This includes Student Life, Athletics & Business Advancement, Regional Campuses (Lima, Mansfield, Marion, Newark), Classroom Pool, College of Arts & Sciences, College of Engineering (incl OSU Airport), College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (incl Columbus, Wooster, Statewide),College of Veterinary Medicine and the Veterinary Medical Center, College of Business, College of Education and Human Ecology, College of Law, Military Sciences (ROTC), Alumni Association & Office of Advancement, Graduate School, International Affairs & International Studies, Office of Academic Affairs, University Libraries, Administration & Planning (including PARE, Community Projects, and OTDI), College of Public Affairs, and College of Social Work. Note that several customers have limited scope the customers listed first have the most. Ensures that client expectations are clearly defined, actively managed, and translated into actionable scopes of work that align with university priorities, leadership objectives, approved budgets, and project schedules. Builds trusted relationships with university partners through transparent communication and results-driven leadership. Collaboration with Technical Leaders Works in close partnership with SME Leads to ensure project managers are supported on technical, design, construction, construction, constructability, and code compliance issues. Leads coordination across internal roles to ensure seamless integration of administrative, technical, and operational efforts. Process Improvement and Change Leadership Identifies opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce administrative burden, and improve project delivery outcomes. Supports the AVP and senior leadership in advancing initiatives related to digitization, process automation, and strategic project management practices. Minimum Qualifications· Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, project management, or related field. Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience managing large-scale capital projects in higher education, healthcare, or institutional environments. Demonstrated experience managing a project portfolio and leading a team of professional staff. Strong knowledge of project delivery methods (CMR, DBB, DB), construction processes, and public procurement practices. Preferred Qualifications: Minimum 12-15 years of supervisory or leadership experience and experience working within or in partnership with large public-sector institutions or universities Familiarity with State of Ohio OFCC guidelines and OSU technical standards. Additional Information: Target Salary Range: $151,300-$197,650 Location: Enarson Classroom Building (0072) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions . The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.  As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216 , Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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