Autonomous Construction Project Manager - Commercial Builds

Michael Page; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan with match

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Growth opportunities

Work‑life balance

Job summary

MPI in Columbus seeks a Project Manager to own the project lifecycle for commercial builds, from preconstruction through turnover. You’ll lead budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and schedule development, coordinating internal teams and trade partners to hit milestones.

You'll drive documentation workflows, manage client relations and design‑team communications, and mentor fast-moving teams. A bachelor’s degree is required; compensation ranges from $110,000 to $140,000 with a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager with diverse construction experience.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, procurement and contract administration foundations.
• Ability to build trust quickly with clients, trade partners, field staff, and design teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the project lifecycle for commercial builds—from early preconstruction involvement through final turnover.
• Lead budgeting and financial management, including buyout, forecasting, and cost controls.
• Build and manage schedules, coordinating internal teams and trade partners to ensure milestone alignment.
• Drive key documentation workflows—RFIs, submittals, procurement, change management, and reporting.
• Partner closely with field leadership, ensuring jobsite safety, quality, logistics, and sequencing are fully supported.
• Lead client and design-team communication, running OAC meetings and fostering long-term relationships through transparency and responsiveness.
• Proactively identify risks and implement strategic solutions to maintain project performance.
• Manage project closeout including punch coordination, commissioning support, and all turnover deliverables.

Skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client relationship management

Procurement

Procore

Bluebeam

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

MPI in Columbus seeks a Project Manager to own the project lifecycle for commercial builds, from preconstruction through turnover. You’ll lead budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and schedule development, coordinating internal teams and trade partners to hit milestones.

You'll drive documentation workflows, manage client relations and design‑team communications, and mentor fast-moving teams. A bachelor’s degree is required; compensation ranges from $110,000 to $140,000 with a comprehensive