Worthington selects construction manager at risk and owner's representative for outdoor pool project

Worthington City Council voted March 17 to select the firms that will support design and construction of the city’s outdoor pool project. The council authorized a construction manager at risk for preconstruction services and approved an owner’s representative to supplement city staff during the design and procurement process.

Staff recommended Resili Construction Company as the construction manager at risk (CMAR). Mr. Moorhead said Resili is already working on the Thomas Worthington High School natatorium adjacent to the project site and that the firm’s existing on‑site team would help shorten transition time and provide site‑familiar staff for the pool project. Representatives from Resili told council they will work with the design team to refine costs and consider alternate materials where tariffs or supply chain issues could affect pricing.

Council also approved Williams (Williams Architects) as the owner’s representative. Nancy Weir, the Ohio regional manager for Williams, told council her firm has completed hundreds of pool projects and that Williams will provide aquatics expertise, review design documents and help coordinate among the architect, CMAR and city staff.

Staff clarified that the actions taken authorize selection and preconstruction engagement; separate legislation and a bond issuance will be brought forward in the coming months to appropriate construction funds for the building phase. Council members and staff expressed a goal of minimizing interruption to pool users by timing work so construction begins after the outdoor season ends and finishes in roughly a year; staff said the full construction contract will be brought to council later for approval.