Project Manager/Estimator - Columbus Construction

Michael Page; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Savings Account

2 personal days

Vehicle allowance or company vehicle

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Project Manager/Estimator for a well-established Central Ohio specialty contractor. You will lead estimating and project management while developing new business opportunities and maintaining client relationships.

You will manage projects from award through closeout, coordinate with suppliers and internal teams, and help grow the company's book of business across healthcare, education, commercial and manufacturing sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating, project management, or business development.
• Background with GC, specialty contractor, supplier, manufacturer, or subcontractor preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes and estimating.
• Existing relationships within Central Ohio construction market preferred.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with self-motivation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, negotiated, and competitive estimates.
• Manage projects from award through closeout.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in Central Ohio.
• Build a book of business in healthcare, institutional, commercial, office, education, and manufacturing markets.
• Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal field teams.
• Prepare bid packages, scope reviews, proposals, and project budgets.
• Manage project schedules, procurement, and material deliveries.
• Oversee project financial performance and profitability.
• Conduct site visits and maintain customer communication.
• Collaborate with ownership on growth initiatives and strategy.
• Utilize estimating software and company tools for pricing.

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Business development

Client relations

Independent work

Organizational skills

Job description

This Project Manager/Estimator opportunity lets you gain autonomy in the workplace leading not only the estimating and project management, but business development as well!

Our client is a well-established specialty contractor that has been serving the Central Ohio construction market for nearly six decades. Operating with approximately 70 employees, the company has built a reputation for being a trusted partner to owners, contractors, healthcare systems, educational institutions, manufacturers, and commercial clients throughout the region.

Unlike traditional contractors, the company offers a unique hybrid approach that allows them to provide flexible, customized solutions across specialty construction scopes. This nimble, customer-focused model has led to long-standing client relationships and exceptional repeat business.

The organization's culture is built on trust, autonomy, and accountability. Leadership believes in giving employees the freedom to run their business, make decisions, and succeed without micromanagement. Most employees join for the long term, creating a true "hire-to-retire" environment.

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare conceptual, negotiated, and competitive estimates for Division 10, 11, and 12 construction scopes.
• Manage projects from award through closeout.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities throughout Central Ohio.
• Build and grow a book of business within healthcare, institutional, commercial, office, education, and manufacturing markets.
• Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal field teams.
• Prepare bid packages, scope reviews, proposals, and project budgets.
• Manage project schedules, procurement, and material deliveries.
• Oversee project financial performance and profitability.
• Conduct site visits and maintain customer communication throughout project execution.
• Collaborate directly with company leadership on growth initiatives and strategy.
• Utilize estimating software and company tools to develop accurate pricing and proposals.

Profile

What You Should Have:

• Experience in estimating, project management, business development, or a combination of all three.
• Background with a General Contractor, Specialty Contractor, Supplier, Manufacturer, or Subcontractor preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes and estimating.
• Existing relationships within the Central Ohio construction market highly preferred.
• Ability to develop business and create new client opportunities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong self-motivation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Local market knowledge and industry connections are highly valued.
• Experience is valued more heavily than formal education.

Job Offer

What's In It For You:

• Competitive base salary of $90,000 - $120,000.
• Annual discretionary bonus program.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Historically strong long-term ESOP growth and retirement value.
• 401(k) with company match.
• 100% match on first 1% contribution.
• 50% match on next 5% contribution.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health savings account options.
• 2 personal days.
• Vehicle allowance ($500-$750/month) or company vehicle opportunity based on tenure.
• Strong long-term career stability.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Rare opportunity to join a company that experiences very little turnover.
• Significant autonomy with a true "run your business" mentality.
• No micromanagement and flexibility for proven performers.
• Direct access to ownership and senior leadership.
• Opportunity to leverage existing relationships while building your own client portfolio.
• Employee ownership structure creates long-term wealth-building potential.
• Established reputation and strong brand recognition throughout Central Ohio.
• Ability to make a meaningful impact within a growing business.
• Collaborative team culture where results matter more than bureaucracy.

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.