Mission Critical Senior Project Manager - Columbus

Michael Page; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a seasoned Mission Critical Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale data center, mission critical facilities, and advanced manufacturing projects. This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and technical excellence on complex developments.

You will head multi-disciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, engage stakeholders, and drive safety, quality, and financial performance from preconstruction through closeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction project management.
• Experience as a Senior Project Manager, Mission Critical Project Manager, or Construction Project Manager leading large-scale projects.
• Proven success managing data center construction, mission critical facilities, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, industrial, or similarly complex projects.
• Strong budgeting, cost control, scheduling, procurement, and contract management.
• Ability to lead cross-functional project teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Advanced understanding of construction operations, building systems, and project delivery methods.
• Experience overseeing projects with significant mechanical, electrical, and technical infrastructure components.
• Strong financial acumen and forecasting capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful execution of mission critical construction projects, including data centers, technology facilities, advanced manufacturing, and other technically complex developments.
• Manage all phases of project delivery from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and oversee project budgets, schedules, logistics plans, and procurement strategies.
• Drive project performance to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and financial objectives are achieved.
• Lead project teams including Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Engineers, and field leadership.
• Manage client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee contract administration, change management, risk mitigation, and project forecasting.
• Collaborate with design teams, consultants, subcontractors, and ownership groups to ensure seamless project execution.
• Lead owner meetings, project reviews, and executive-level communications.
• Mentor and develop junior project management staff.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, value engineering, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure successful project delivery while maintaining exceptional client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Eng/Arch

Job description

Are you a seasoned Mission Critical Project Manager or Senior Project Manager with experience delivering data centers, mission critical facilities, advanced manufacturing, or highly technical construction projects? This is an opportunity to take a leadership role on large-scale projects where innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence are valued as highly as project results.

Client Details

Our client is one of the region's most respected commercial construction organizations, recognized for delivering sophisticated and technically challenging projects across multiple sectors. The company has built an outstanding reputation through a commitment to safety, operational excellence, quality craftsmanship, and long-term client relationships.

Employees enjoy a collaborative environment where leadership is approachable, professional development is encouraged, and strong performers are given opportunities to take on increasingly complex and impactful projects. With a strong backlog, exceptional financial stability, and a reputation as an employer of choice, the organization continues to attract top construction talent throughout the industry.

The company's culture emphasizes teamwork, accountability, innovation, and employee well-being, creating an environment where people build not only remarkable projects but also long-term careers.

Responsibilities Include

• Lead the successful execution of mission critical construction projects, including data centers, technology facilities, advanced manufacturing, and other technically complex developments
• Manage all phases of project delivery from preconstruction through closeout
• Develop and oversee project budgets, schedules, logistics plans, and procurement strategies
• Drive project performance to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and financial objectives are achieved
• Lead project teams including Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Engineers, and field leadership
• Manage client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle
• Oversee contract administration, change management, risk mitigation, and project forecasting
• Collaborate with design teams, consultants, subcontractors, and ownership groups to ensure seamless project execution
• Lead owner meetings, project reviews, and executive-level communications
• Mentor and develop junior project management staff
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, value engineering, and operational efficiency
• Ensure successful project delivery while maintaining exceptional client satisfaction

Profile

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction project management
• Experience as a Senior Project Manager, Mission Critical Project Manager, or Construction Project Manager leading large-scale projects
• Proven success managing data center construction, mission critical facilities, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, industrial, or similarly complex projects
• Strong experience with budgeting, cost control, scheduling, procurement, and contract management
• Ability to lead cross-functional project teams and manage multiple stakeholders
• Advanced understanding of construction operations, building systems, and project delivery methods
• Experience overseeing projects with significant mechanical, electrical, and technical infrastructure components
• Strong financial acumen and forecasting capabilities
• Exceptional communication, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

Job Offer

Benefits Include:

• Highly competitive base salary
• Performance-based bonus program
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing and highly respected organization
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training
• Access to landmark, technically advanced construction projects
• Strong project pipeline and long-term career stability
• Collaborative culture focused on employee success and professional growth
• Leadership team that invests heavily in mentorship, development, and internal promotion

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.