Senior Construction Project Manager

Hughes Marino; Ohio; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Hughes Marino in Columbus, OH seeks a Senior Construction Project Manager to act as the client's on-site owner’s representative, guiding complex commercial and specialty projects from programming through closeout. This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to client executives.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and milestones; assemble and lead project teams; mentor junior staff; review changes and leases; and collaborate with the brokerage and advisory teams.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of construction project management experience.
• Owner-side / tenant representation background desired.
• Design-Build experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage external vendors and design teams while leading internal staff.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and MS Office/Project tools.

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle owner’s representative PM oversight of multiple concurrent projects from programming through closeout.
• Manage complex, mission-critical projects with accountability to client executives.
• Develop and steward budgets, schedules, and milestones.
• Assemble and lead project teams: architects, engineers, GCs, and contractors.
• Mentor and manage up to two Hughes Marino PMs or project engineers.
• Review change orders, invoicing, TI allowances, and closeout from the owner's perspective.
• Review leases and work letters in coordination with brokerage team.
• Collaborate with advisors and client stakeholders as requirements evolve.

Skills

Construction PM experience

Owner-side advocacy

Vendor & design team leadership

Executive communication (C-suite)

Self-directed, deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Engineering / Architecture

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Job description

Hughes Marino is a nationally recognized, award-winning corporate real estate advisory firm specializing in representing occupiers, never landlords. Our Program, Project & Construction Management practice serves as owner's representative and third-party PM for some of the most dynamic companies in the country, guiding clients through complex projects with independent, conflict-free expertise.

We are currently seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to join our Columbus, OH team, engaged in an exciting long-term opportunity supporting a confidential, high-growth defense technology client.

The Role

As Senior PM, you will serve as Hughes Marino's owner's representative on the ground, acting as the trusted extension of our defense tech client's internal team. You'll be their eyes, their advocate, and their expert across all facets of construction. This is not a GC or developer role. You will hold the client's interests exclusively, managing the full project team on their behalf and ensuring every decision serves their goals, budget, and timeline.

This is a high-visibility position with direct exposure to client executives and real ownership of outcomes.

What You'll Own

• Full lifecycle owner's rep / third-party PM oversight of multiple concurrent commercial and specialty construction projects, from programming and design through construction completion and closeout
• Day-to-day management of complex, mission-critical projects on behalf of the client, with direct accountability to their executive stakeholders
• Development and stewardship of project budgets, schedules, and client-directed milestones, independent of GC or design team interests
• Assembly, procurement, and leadership of full project teams on the client's behalf: architects, engineers, GCs, and specialty contractors
• Mentorship and management of up to two internal Hughes Marino PMs or project engineers
• Change order review and negotiation, invoicing oversight, TI allowance reimbursement, and project closeout, all from the owner's perspective
• Lease and Work Letter review for construction-related provisions in coordination with Hughes Marino's brokerage team
• Ongoing collaboration with Hughes Marino advisors and client stakeholders as project requirements evolve

What We're Looking For

• 7-10 years of construction project management experience, ideally with time spent in an owner's rep, third-party PM, or client-side PM role
• Candidates coming from GC or subcontractor backgrounds are welcome, but must demonstrate a genuine shift to owner-side advocacy and perspective
• Design-Build experience strongly preferred -- candidates with this background will be prioritized
• Proven ability to manage and hold accountable external vendors and design teams while simultaneously leading internal junior staff
• Highly proficient in Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Project
• Sharp communicator, written and verbal, comfortable presenting to and advising C-suite stakeholders
• Self-directed, deadline-driven, and adaptable across multiple active projects in a fast-moving environment
• Based in Columbus, OH (preferred). Candidates willing to relocate will also be considered.
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience ranging from $150,000-$190,000
• Competitive benefits package and long-term career growth within Hughes Marino
• Regular travel to project sites as required
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture

Hughes Marino is an equal opportunity employer.