Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Built for People

HEAPY Benefits

401(k) with company contributions

10-15% annual bonus potential

Open PTO and paid sick time

Wellness Week

Wellness benefit

Professional development stipend

Job summary

HEAPY is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Columbus, OH office. You will own the full lifecycle of design engineering and construction projects, ensuring superior client experience, high employee engagement, and financial sustainability.

This role emphasizes client communication, scope definition, schedule and cost management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects up to $500,000 in fee.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year engineering degree.
• Typically 6–9 years of experience in design engineering.
• Professional registration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of HEAPY vision, mission and values.
• Advance technical education and personal development aligned with OKRI goals.
• Lead project scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and client communications.
• Manage client relations and business development efforts.
• Oversee design work and provide leadership across disciplines."

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Budgeting

Scheduling

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Project Manager

Department: Project Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbus, OH

Reporting To: William (Bill) Thomas

Description

Help Build a More Sustainable, Healthy, and Resilient World.

Are you passionate about shaping the built environment and looking for a workplace that truly puts people first?

At HEAPY, we believe great work starts with a Colleague First culture- one that supports growth, encourages development, and values flexibility. We’re a fast-growing, forward-thinking firm committed to empowering our people through meaningful work, strong relationships, and shared values.

HEAPY is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Corporate practice in our Columbus, OH office. Here, you’re more than a title—you’re a valued team member. We invest in your growth and potential and provide opportunities to be yourself, do impactful work, and help create healthier communities for the future

SUMMARY

This colleague is responsible for the full life cycle (proposal-initiation-execution/control-closeout) of design engineering, commissioning, energy optimization, sustainability, or engineering/construction projects. This position is responsible for the complete project success including maintaining a Superior Client Experience, a high level of colleague engagement / collaboration, and achievement of Financial Sustainability targets.

This position is responsible for client focused communication and outreach, understanding and communication of the project scope to both the client and colleagues, establishing the Client’s Guiding Principles for the project, project schedule, cost, cash flow, quality, resource planning requirements, and risk management elements required to optimize client service, quality, and fiscal responsibility.

Colleagues in this position have responsibility for managing medium to large-sized projects with a fee for services up to $500,000 requiring, typically, support from multiple Practices or Service Sectors. Additionally, Project Manager II has an increased role in client management and business development focusing on expanding our relationships with new and existing clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains clear knowledge of HEAPY Corporate Vision, Mission, and Core Values and demonstrates awareness of how those objectives relate to all position responsibilities.
• Continually advances technical education and personal development aligned with OKRI goals.
• Guides HEAPY service delivery consistent with the appropriate service operating procedures and the identified milestones.
• Participates in project costing and bid preparation to the extent required.
• Reviews assigned project(s) after award to HEAPY to define project scope, determine work procedures/sequences, and develop schedules, budgets, resource planning, client communication plan, and progress billing points.
• Establishes Client – HEAPY – Architect - Construction Manager liaison network to keep all interested parties informed of project communication, planning, schedule, and work progress.
• Collaborates with the Practice Director, Operations Manager, and Practice Technical Leader to form a project work team and sees that responsibilities are assigned, and execution of tasks are initiated and completed according to schedule.
• Submits documents to federal, state, and local authorities for code compliance review and obtains the various permits required.
• Holds regularly scheduled project progress review meetings to ensure that:
  • A project contract’s terms, conditions, and specifications are being met.
  • Project personnel adhere to federal and state regulatory requirements and company policies.
  • Delays and cost overruns, at best, are entirely avoided, or, at worst, kept to a minimum.
  • Resource requirements, equipment, materials, and quality problems are recognized for timely intervention and resolution.
• Represents the HEAPY culture, maintains colleague morale and interacts appropriately with client counterparts.
• Ensures information for progress billing purposes is submitted correctly and on time.
• Meets with client management as necessary during a project’s terms to resolve issues and upon project completion to obtain final client approvals.
• Participates actively in the client feedback process and maintains a leadership role in understanding client comments, positively engaging with the client when opportunities to improve our performance are identified.
• Maintains a continuing business relationship with assigned clients as part of ongoing business development efforts.
  • Reports client management activities and opportunities using CRM system.
• Typically engages directly in design and maintains design oversight and leadership relating to discipline/expertise for projects managed.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

QUALIFICATIONS

Normally requires a 4-year degree in Engineering and typically 6 - 9 years of experience in design engineering. Professional registration is preferred. Prior job assignments typically include project engineering and Project Manager I responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to remain sedentary at desk for long periods of time while operating a keyboard and using a computer screen.
• Ability to communicate in person and via phone with other individuals.
• Possession of Reliable transportation to and from the project.
• Ability to work in all elements of indoor and outdoor environments which include the heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc.
• Ability to access all areas of the jobsite with activities that include ascending and descending stairs, scaffolding, ladders, navigating elevation changes, etc.
• Capable of working in physical positions that may include maneuvering self into different positions traditionally is achieved by kneeling, sitting, standing, squatting, bending over, etc.
• Ability to move, transport, or position items weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to apply established protocols and practices in a timely manner and follow safety guidelines for both company and clients.
• Ability to gather, organize and evaluate information related to projects and calculations (such as finances, timelines, etc.).

Benefits

• Built for People, Not Just Projects - a collaborative, colleague-first culture where you can do your best work
• Thrive with HEAPY Benefits - premium medical, dental & vision coverage designed with you in mind
• Invest in Your Future - 401(k) with competitive contributions to help you plan ahead
• Be Rewarded for Your Impact - 10-15% annual bonus potential tied to company performance and your contributions
• Own Your Time - open PTO and paid sick time that gives you the flexibility to recharge when you need it
• Wellness Week - we hit pause the final week of the year so you can rest, reset, and reflect
• Feel Your Best - annual wellness benefit bonus focused on your overall well-being
• Grow with Purpose - annual professional development stipend to support your career goals