Welcome to the Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (DMHSAS)

Join our Team at DMHSAS —helping people recover from mental illness and addiction, reuniting families, and improving communities.

Full time employees receive:

State Retirement with generous company match
11 Paid Holidays Each Year
15 Days of Annual Leave and 15 Days of Sick Leave the First Year
Subsidized Insurance Benefits – We help you pay for your benefits!

To learn more about the competitive and generous benefits provided to all full time employees click here.

To learn more about the vital services we provide to Oklahomans of all ages, please visit https://oklahoma.gov/odmhsas.html.

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is the State’s statutory authority responsible for prevention, treatment and recovery from mental illness, substance abuse and addictive disorders. In addition, ODMHSAS provides prevention services at the state and local levels, in partnership with area health providers, schools, law enforcement, veteran’s groups and other community stakeholders.  ODMHSAS manages the state’s behavioral health Medicaid services, and has rule-making responsibility for specific statutory certification processes (certifying approximately 3,300 treatment providers, organizations and individuals, throughout the state).

First Preference / Pre-Announcement: DMHSAS facilities must notify the above listed HR department by the opening date and time listed above if they have employees with a first preference request to return to work on a limited duty release.

Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.

This Agency Requires Coverage 24 Hours, 7 Days Per Week. Work Hours and Location May Vary Depending on Business Necessity. Employees May Be Required to Work Weekends and Overtime.

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

Project Manager – Operations & Capital Improvements

Oklahoma City, OK

Full Time

Experienced

Project Manager – Operations & Capital Improvements

Overview: This position is responsible for managing assigned agency projects, including capital improvement and other operational initiatives, under the direction of the Chief of Operations. The incumbent will coordinate and implement projects from initiation through completion to ensure project deliverables, milestones, schedules, budgets, and objectives are achieved. Responsibilities include developing project plans, conducting risk assessments, establishing resource and task schedules, preparing and monitoring project budgets, and maintaining project documentation, reports, communication plans, and change management activities. The position will serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects, coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, vendors, agency staff, and other stakeholders to facilitate project activities, monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with project specifications, contract requirements, applicable regulations, and agency standards. The incumbent will provide regular project updates and recommendations to the Chief of Operations and work collaboratively with internal departments and external partners to support the successful completion of projects on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption to agency operations.

Job Type:

Job Type: Full-time, one vacancy
Application Period: 07/30/26-08/13/26
Salary: Starting at $85,000.00
FLSA Status: Exempt
Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer science, information systems management, public health, or related scientific or technical discipline and five years of experience in project management
Or a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a closely related field.
Experience coordinating capital improvement, facility, construction, or infrastructure projects from planning through completion.
Experience coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documents.
Experience monitoring project budgets, tracking expenditures, and preparing project status reports and presentations.

Benefits:

Generous state-paid benefit allowance for insurance premiums.
Comprehensive health insurance options with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Retirement savings with employer matching.
Longevity bonuses and CEU training opportunities.

Mission: Dedicated to Excellence in Behavioral Health Services.
Vision: Oklahoma sets the standard for behavioral health systems that provide transformative, agile, and quality care.
ICARE Values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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