Construction Project Manager

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

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a seasoned Construction Project Manager to lead complex projects in the Columbus area. You will drive pre-sales to closeout, coordinate cross-functional teams, and maintain strong customer and contractor relations while managing budgets, schedules, risks, and safety protocols.

The role emphasizes formal PM methodologies, resource planning, and reporting using Oracle, Smartsheet, and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience managing construction, electrical, mechanical, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage project budgets, schedules, risks, and resources.
• Knowledge of construction processes and contractor coordination.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent projects.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from pre-sales handoff through commissioning and closeout.
• Utilize formal project management methodologies and tools to achieve project quality, schedule, and financial targets.
• Develop project resource plans and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution.
• Collaborate with order management, manufacturing, logistics, field service, contractors, and warranty teams.
• Monitor project schedules, risks, budgets, and scope while proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and contractors throughout project execution.
• Conduct project meetings, status reviews, and stakeholder presentations.
• Manage project financial performance, including budget development, cost tracking, forecasting, and margin preservation.
• Support field teams and visit job sites to maintain strong customer and contractor relationships.
• Drive a strong safety culture by leading safety discussions and ensuring compliance with project safety expectations.
• Leverage Oracle, Smartsheet, Power BI, and related digital platforms to track project progress and reporting.

Skills

Construction project management

Customer-facing communication

Budget and schedule management

Risk management

Contractor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Oracle

Smartsheet

Power BI

Job description

• Lead projects from pre-sales handoff through commissioning and closeout.
• Utilize formal project management methodologies and tools to achieve project quality, schedule, and financial targets.
• Develop project resource plans and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution.
• Collaborate with order management, manufacturing, logistics, field service, contractors, and warranty teams.
• Monitor project schedules, risks, budgets, and scope while proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and contractors throughout project execution.
• Conduct project meetings, status reviews, and stakeholder presentations.
• Manage project financial performance, including budget development, cost tracking, forecasting, and margin preservation.
• Support field teams and visit job sites to maintain strong customer and contractor relationships.
• Drive a strong safety culture by leading safety discussions and ensuring compliance with project safety expectations.
• Leverage Oracle, Smartsheet, Power BI, and related digital platforms to track project progress and reporting.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience managing construction, electrical, mechanical, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage project budgets, schedules, risks, and resources.
• Knowledge of construction processes and contractor coordination.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent projects.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Critical infrastructure, data center, UPS, battery, thermal, or power systems experience.
• Knowledge of commissioning processes.
• Experience supporting engineering and manufacturing organizations.
• PMP Certification or progress toward PMP.