Project Manager - Columbus Construction

Michael Page; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

MPI in Columbus is seeking a Project Manager to lead a diverse commercial portfolio and advance your career within a people‑focused environment.

You will oversee budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and client relations while coordinating with design teams, field leadership, and subcontractors to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing commercial construction projects.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, procurement, cost control, and contract administration.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication with clients and teams.
• Experience coordinating complex scopes including MEP/FP systems.
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore or Bluebeam.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Oversee budgets, buyout, forecasting, cost tracking, and reporting.
• Develop schedules and coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, procurement, change orders, and project reporting.
• Collaborate with field leadership on safety, quality, logistics, and execution.
• Lead meetings with owners, architects, and consultants and maintain client relationships.
• Identify risks early and implement proactive solutions to stay on schedule and budget.
• Lead closeout activities, punch lists, commissioning, and turnover.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Join a highly regarded Columbus general contractor known for delivering exceptional projects and fostering a people-first culture. As a Project Manager, you'll have the opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio of commercial projects while charting your own career growth.

Our client is a well-established general contractor with a strong reputation across Ohio for delivering high-quality projects while maintaining a people-first culture. Known for its integrity, collaborative approach, and commitment to employee development, the company has built an environment where team members are trusted, supported, and empowered to succeed. This focus on its people has resulted in exceptional employee retention and a stable, experienced workforce. Whether your goal is to advance into senior leadership or continue developing as a technical project expert, this organization provides the mentorship, career growth opportunities, and diverse project portfolio to help you achieve your long‑term career ambitions.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout, ensuring successful execution at every stage
• Oversee project budgets, subcontractor buyout, forecasting, cost tracking, and financial reporting
• Develop and maintain project schedules, coordinating with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients to meet key milestones
• Manage project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, procurement, change orders, and project reporting
• Collaborate closely with field leadership to support jobsite safety, quality, logistics, and overall project execution
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, and consultants by leading OAC meetings and maintaining strong client relationships
• Identify project risks early and implement proactive solutions to keep projects on schedule and within budget
• Lead project closeout activities, including punch list management, commissioning coordination, and turnover documentation

Profile

A successful candidate should have:

• Proven experience managing commercial construction projects, including ground‑up builds, renovations, occupied facilities, or campus environments
• Strong knowledge of project budgeting, scheduling, procurement, cost control, and contract administration
• Excellent relationship‑building and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and field personnel
• Experience coordinating complex project scopes, including MEP/FP systems and phased construction
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or similar industry platforms
• Highly organized with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to lead multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary of $110,000-$130,000, plus performance‑based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and wellness programs
• Supportive, employee‑focused culture where Project Managers are empowered, trusted, and encouraged to grow
• Clear opportunities for career advancement, whether your goal is senior leadership or becoming a technical project expert
• Diverse and stable project portfolio spanning healthcare, commercial, institutional, mixed‑use, and community developments
• Leadership team committed to mentorship, professional development, and maintaining a healthy work‑life balance

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.