Commercial Project Manager - Cincinnati Construction

Michael Page; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer contribution

Vehicle allowance

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Commercial Project Manager to lead tenant improvement, renovation, and ground-up construction projects in the Cincinnati market. This role rewards ownership, collaboration with clients, and a culture focused on trust and accountability.

The successful candidate will manage projects from preconstruction through closeout, lead schedules and budgets, and serve as the main client contact while driving value and ensuring safety and quality on every assignment.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience as a Project Manager in commercial construction.
• Experience managing tenant improvement, office, healthcare, or renovation projects.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work directly with clients and lead project teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop schedules, budgets, forecasts, and procurement plans.
• Serve as primary client contact with architects, engineers, subs, and consultants.
• Lead contract administration, buyout, change orders, and reporting.
• Coordinate with Superintendents to stay on schedule and budget.
• Drive financial performance through cost control and forecasting.
• Identify risks and value-engineering opportunities.
• Lead meetings and maintain stakeholder communications.
• Manage subcontractor relationships and accountability.
• Ensure safe delivery with high quality and client satisfaction.
• Support business development through strong client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationship management

Communication

Job description

An established commercial general contractor is seeking a Commercial Project Manager to lead tenant improvement, renovation, and ground-up construction projects throughout the Cincinnati market. This opportunity is ideal for a relationship-driven construction professional who enjoys taking ownership of projects, collaborating directly with clients, and working in a culture built on trust, accountability, and long-term employee success.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established commercial construction firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across a diverse range of market sectors, including corporate office, healthcare, industrial, financial, retail, mission-critical, and interior build-out work.

The company has built its success through repeat business, long-standing client relationships, and a commitment to exceptional customer service. Employees enjoy a collaborative, low-politics environment where leadership empowers individuals to make decisions, solve problems, and take ownership of project outcomes.

Unlike many larger organizations, team members are given significant responsibility and autonomy. Project Managers are viewed as business leaders within the company and are trusted to drive projects while receiving support from experienced leadership when needed.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and procurement plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Lead contract administration, buyout, change order management, and project reporting.
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Drive project financial performance through proactive cost control and forecasting.
• Review construction documents and identify potential risks, conflicts, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Lead project meetings and maintain consistent communication with all stakeholders.
• Manage subcontractor relationships and ensure accountability throughout project execution.
• Deliver projects safely while maintaining high standards for quality and client satisfaction.
• Support business development efforts through strong client relationship management and repeat business opportunities.

Profile

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager within commercial construction.
• Background managing tenant improvement, office, healthcare, industrial, retail, financial, or renovation projects.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, project controls, cost management, and contract administration.
• Experience overseeing projects from preconstruction through final turnover.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work directly with clients and serve as a trusted advisor throughout a project lifecycle.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities.
• Self-motivated professional who thrives in an autonomous environment.
• Team-oriented, professional, and solution-focused approach.
• Local Cincinnati market experience preferred.
• Existing relationships with subcontractors and industry partners are a plus.
• Stable career history demonstrating commitment and successful project delivery.

Job Offer

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus program.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Vehicle allowance and business-related expense reimbursement.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Long-term career advancement opportunities.
• Strong backlog of negotiated and repeat business.
• Supportive leadership team that values employee input.
• Diverse project portfolio across multiple construction sectors.
• Opportunity to build a long-term career with a stable and growing organization.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.