Construction Project Manager

International Erosion Control Association; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

International Erosion Control Association in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead projects from order entry through delivery, ensuring accurate manufacturing, documentation, and timely completion.

The role emphasizes cross-functional coordination across drafting, engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing, with a focus on customer satisfaction and on-time performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
• PMP certification required.
• 2–7 years of experience working with customers within a general or specialty contractor environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational, time management, and follow-up skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to understand project scope, specifications, and system requirements.
• Lead coordination across drafting, engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing teams to align production with installation timelines.
• Create and manage order entries, ensuring accurate material quantities and specifications.
• Review and interpret shop drawings and submittals, providing feedback as needed.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, tracking milestones from order entry through delivery.
• Maintain accurate documentation of communications, schedules, change orders, and deliverables within ERP and project management systems.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries regarding order status and project updates.
• Support procurement with sourcing and scheduling of materials.
• Prepare job files, documentation, and closeout packages for delivery.
• Monitor project costs and material usage to ensure profitability and efficiency.
• Lead internal meetings and customer calls, providing updates and reports.
• Proactively identify and resolve production or delivery issues to minimize delays.
• Support customer-specific platforms, workflows, and reporting requirements.

Skills

PMP certification

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CM/ENG

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

Construction Project Manager

Department: Project Services

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Construction Project Manager with a strong background in building products and project management workflows. This role is responsible for managing the full project lifecycle—from order entry through production and delivery—ensuring all components are manufactured, documented, and delivered accurately and on time.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at cross-functional coordination, and is committed to delivering exceptional customer satisfaction throughout both pre- and post-production phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to understand project scope, specifications, and system requirements
• Lead coordination across drafting, engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing teams to align production with installation timelines
• Create and manage order entries, ensuring accurate material quantities and specifications
• Review and interpret shop drawings and submittals, providing feedback as needed
• Develop and maintain project schedules, tracking milestones from order entry through delivery
• Maintain accurate documentation of communications, schedules, change orders, and deliverables within ERP and project management systems
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries regarding order status and project updates
• Support procurement with sourcing and scheduling of materials
• Prepare job files, documentation, and closeout packages for delivery
• Monitor project costs and material usage to ensure profitability and efficiency
• Lead internal meetings and customer calls, providing updates and reports
• Proactively identify and resolve production or delivery issues to minimize delays
• Support customer-specific platforms, workflows, and reporting requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field preferred
• PMP certification required
• 2–7 years of experience working with customers within a general or specialty contractor environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Strong organizational, time management, and follow-up skills
• Demonstrated leadership experience with successful project delivery

Technical Skills

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (architectural, structural, and specifications)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook)
• Experience with ERP and CRM systems preferred

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel up to 30%
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• High energy, self-motivation, and sound decision-making abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs, frequently lift up to 10 lbs, and perform light physical activity as needed