Project Manager - Light Industrial Construction

Michael Page; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off and federal holidays

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Project Manager to lead light industrial construction projects in Columbus, Ohio. You will manage schedules, budgets, and quality to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery while coordinating subcontractors, clients, and internal teams.

The role emphasizes safety, bid-package review, and active project execution across projects typically under $5M, with monthly invoicing and cost control to meet financial goals. The company offers merit-based promotion and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of experience in small-scale commercial construction.
• Thorough understanding of the construction process from pre-construction through closeout.
• Proficient in reviewing and interpreting construction documents, including specifications and drawings.
• Strong communication skills with management, subcontractors, architects, consultants, vendors, and clients.
• Self-motivated and able to work directly with clients while managing multiple responsibilities.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications and general project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership and foster a proactive safety culture across all job sites.
• Oversee fast-turnaround projects, primarily under $5M in value.
• Manage the preparation and review of bid packages to secure competitive subcontractor proposals.
• Lead job-site subcontractor meetings to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Review monthly invoices and maintain required documentation to ensure timely project funding.
• Direct cost management, including contracts, purchase orders, and scope changes, to meet project goals.
• Monitor the financial health of projects and maintain accurate project forecasts.
• Represent the company in subcontract negotiations and related communications.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Seeking a Project Manager to lead light industrial construction projects, managing schedules, budgets, and quality to ensure on-time / on budget delivery.
• Role involves coordinating subcontractors, clients, internal teams, overseeing project execution & ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards.

This highly respected General Contractor has been a leader in Ohio for over 100 years, growing from a small family-owned business to four locations across the Midwest, with their success rooted in prioritizing employees and staying true to their founding principles. Today, the company emphasizes a merit-based promotion structure, rewarding hard work while advancing initiatives in sustainability, DE&I, and community support through scholarships, tuition reimbursement, and service programs. With a diverse and expanding project portfolio, this GC continues to offer opportunities for career growth, supporting employee's families, ideas, and professional ambitions.

Description

The Project Manager will be responsible for:

• Provide project leadership and foster a proactive safety culture across all job sites.
• Oversee fast-turnaround projects, primarily under $5M in value.
• Manage the preparation and review of bid packages to secure competitive subcontractor proposals.
• Lead job-site subcontractor meetings to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Review monthly invoices and maintain required documentation to ensure timely project funding.
• Direct cost management, including contracts, purchase orders, and scope changes, to meet project goals.
• Monitor the financial health of projects and maintain accurate project forecasts.
• Represent the company in subcontract negotiations and related communications.

Profile

The Successful Project Manager Applicant will have:

• 2-5+ years of experience in small-scale commercial construction.
• Thorough understanding of the construction process from pre-construction through closeout.
• Proficient in reviewing and interpreting construction documents, including specifications and drawings.
• Strong communication skills with management, subcontractors, architects, consultants, vendors, and clients.
• Self-motivated and able to work directly with clients while managing multiple responsibilities.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications and general project documentation.
• Able to prioritize tasks and ensure projects are completed on time and within scope.

Job Offer

The Project Manager will receive:

• Base Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 - based on experience
• Annual & Project based bonuses
• Robust and diverse project pipeline ensuring long-term opportunities
• Variety of projects offering broad hands-on experience
• Defined career progression and growth opportunities
• Collaborative work environment with transparent communication
• Well-respected industry reputation
• Employer 401(k) matching
• Paid time off and federal holidays
• Paid maternity and paternity leave

• Base Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 - based on experience
• Annual & Project based bonuses
• Robust and diverse project pipeline ensuring long-term opportunities
• Variety of projects offering broad hands-on experience
• Defined career progression and growth opportunities
• Collaborative work environment with transparent communication
• Well-respected industry reputation
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Employer 401(k) matching
• Paid time off and federal holidays
• Paid maternity and paternity leave

Desired Skills and Experience

• 2-5+ years of experience in small-scale commercial construction.
• Thorough understanding of the construction process from pre-construction through closeout.
• Proficient in reviewing and interpreting construction documents, including specifications and drawings.
• Strong communication skills with management, subcontractors, architects, consultants, vendors, and clients.
• Self-motivated and able to work directly with clients while managing multiple responsibilities.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications and general project documentation.
• Able to prioritize tasks and ensure projects are completed on time and within scope.

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.