Construction Manager

Jobtailor; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Columbus, OH is seeking an on-site Construction Manager to oversee daily field activities, supervise superintendents and subcontractors, and ensure adherence to plans and safety standards. You will monitor progress, manage budgets, and report KPIs to leadership.

The role requires a BS in Construction Management or related field, 5–8 years of supervision experience, and strong leadership and communication skills. Travel up to 75% and a demanding, hands-on environment are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5-8 years of construction or facilities maintenance field supervision experience.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and construction best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent job sites preferred.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills preferred.
• Availability for variable schedules, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Availability for emergency response service outside normal business hours.
• Ability to travel between job sites up to 75%.
• Ability to perform physical demands including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors around construction noise, dust, active job-site hazards, and required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily on-site construction activities and ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Coordinate sequencing and scheduling of subcontractors, trades, and site labor.
• Monitor project progress against schedule and budget and address delays proactively.
• Track KPIs and provide progress reports to senior leadership.
• Enforce site safety protocols and OSHA/company safety standards.
• Conduct site inspections and safety audits.
• Maintain daily logs, inspection reports, and incident reports.
• Respond to emergency service calls outside normal business hours as needed.
• Manage subcontractor performance and review and approve subcontractor pay applications.
• Resolve field-level conflicts between trades and vendors.
• Serve as the primary on-site contact for clients, architects, and inspectors.
• Communicate project status, risks, and changes to stakeholders.
• Support change order identification and documentation.
• Conduct quality inspections throughout construction.
• Identify and resolve field issues with design and engineering teams.
• Ensure punch-list items are completed and closed out.
• Guide, mentor, and support professional development of field staff.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of construction personnel.
• Directly supervise field superintendents, foremen, and/or site labor.
• Provide work direction to subcontractors on assigned projects

Skills

Construction Management

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Project Scheduling

OSHA Safety

Reading Drawings

KPI Tracking

Field Supervision

Subcontractor Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

Construction Management Software

Safety Audit Tools

Job description

• Oversee daily on-site construction activities and ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and quality standards
• Coordinate sequencing and scheduling of subcontractors, trades, and site labor
• Monitor project progress against schedule and budget and address delays proactively
• Track KPIs and provide progress reports to senior leadership
• Enforce site safety protocols and OSHA/company safety standards
• Conduct site inspections and safety audits
• Maintain daily logs, inspection reports, and incident reports
• Respond to emergency service calls outside normal business hours as needed
• Manage subcontractor performance and review and approve subcontractor pay applications
• Resolve field-level conflicts between trades and vendors
• Serve as the primary on-site contact for clients, architects, and inspectors
• Communicate project status, risks, and changes to stakeholders
• Support change order identification and documentation
• Conduct quality inspections throughout construction
• Identify and resolve field issues with design and engineering teams
• Ensure punch-list items are completed and closed out
• Guide, mentor, and support professional development of field staff
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of construction personnel
• Directly supervise field superintendents, foremen, and/or site labor
• Provide work direction to subcontractors on assigned projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5-8 years of construction or facilities maintenance field supervision experience
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and construction best practices
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• OSHA 30 certification preferred
• Experience managing multiple concurrent job sites preferred
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills preferred
• Availability for variable schedules, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Availability for emergency response service outside normal business hours
• Ability to travel between job sites up to 75%
• Ability to perform physical demands including lifting up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work outdoors around construction noise, dust, active job-site hazards, and required PPE

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in overseeing construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and managing subcontractor performance. Proficient in project scheduling, budget monitoring, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Construction Management
• OSHA Safety Regulations
• Project Scheduling
• Field Supervision
• Leadership Skills

Hard Skills

• Construction Drawings Interpretation
• KPI Tracking
• Quality Inspections
• Change Order Documentation
• Field Conflict Resolution

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Communication Skills
• Mentoring
• Team Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Certification
• Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• Construction Best Practices
• Site Safety Protocols
• Subcontractor Management
• Emergency Response
• Facilities Maintenance

Tools & Technologies

• Construction Management Software
• Safety Audit Tools