Position: Project Manager, Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks

Status: Full Time, Temporary

Duration: 2 years

Salary: $52,000 - $72,000 per year

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, paid parental leave, dependent care assistance, paid vacation/sick/personal/holidays, public pension (OPERS), 403b & deferred compensation programs; free membership for Ohio History Connection

Summary:

The Ohio History Connection seeks a highly skilled Project Manager to coordinate and lead a portfolio of capital projects associated with the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This temporary, two-year position will be responsible for a state-wide, multi-million-dollar initiative that encompasses the management of complex, capital investments including planning, design, procurement, construction, and close-out.

Essential Functions:

• Manage multiple capital projects across Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks sites in Ohio.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external consultants.
• Coordinate project planning, design, and procurement.
• Collaborate with project team to track budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Ensure regulatory, cultural, and World Heritage compliance.
• Support stakeholder communication, including Tribal Nations, elected officials, and community partners.

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field PLUS seven to ten years relevant working experience OR
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field PLUS five to seven years relevant working experience.
• Minimum 5 years of capital project management experience, including public bid and procurement process.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in taking a program and/or project from concept to completion.
• Able to use project management processes.
• Experience leading teams of peers.
• Ability to consider expenses and revenues in developing and managing program budgets
• Proficiency in various office software suites and virtual platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft 365.
• Effective organizational skills, including attention to detail, prioritizing and managing multiple tasks for yourself, and being accountable to the organization for said tasks.
• Experience with historic or cultural sites.
• Familiarity with publicly funded capital construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to collaborate productively with colleagues across functions and levels.
• PMP certification

Required Competencies:

• Can locate and use resources to get things done, orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal, use resources effectively and efficiently, and arrange information in a useful manner.
• Able to initiate work and delegate to staff (either direct reports, volunteers or program/project staff)
• Able to process information in a consistent manner, simultaneously displaying adaptability when necessary.
• Intuitive and proactive in the strategy of building relationships and meeting the needs of stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker who is self-directed
• Able to make practical and prudent business decisions and connections for profitability (earned revenue, grants, state funds, etc.)

Work Environment:

Work typically takes place in a quiet, temperature-controlled office environment. Some outside work required for Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks sites. Occasional evening and weekend events.

To Apply:

Submit Resume/CV and professional cover letter through Ohio History Connection careers website: https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/ohiohistory/jobs. For questions or accommodations requests, please email applicant@ohiohistory.org or call 614-297-2500.

EOE Statement:

Ohio History Connection will recruit, hire and maintain a diverse workforce allowing for the inclusion of every employee's unique value, contribution and potential. OHC is committed not only to the principle of equal employment opportunity but also to the letter and spirit of the law. OHC, as an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate in its employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy and/or related conditions, national origin, ethnicity, age, veteran status, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. OHC ensures that equal employment opportunities apply to all areas of employment including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment, selection, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and training.

ADA Compliance:

Ohio History Connection is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, OHC will ensure that people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department at 614-297-2390 or by email at applicant@ohiohistory.org.