Senior Project Manager: Own End-to-End Commercial Projects

Michael Page; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Generous PTO

Wellness resources

Job summary

MPI in Columbus is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of commercial projects across sectors. You will own the project lifecycle from preconstruction to turnover, with autonomy to influence outcomes and grow your career within a people-first firm.

You will manage budgets, schedules, procurement, and documentation while coordinating with clients, designers, and field teams. A bachelor’s degree in a related field and strong leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager on commercial construction projects.
• Diverse project experience including ground-up construction, renovations, occupied facilities, or campus environments.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, scheduling, procurement, cost control, and contract administration.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with clients, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and field teams.
• Experience coordinating complex scopes, including MEP/FP systems and phased construction.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction management software.
• Highly organized, proactive, and solutions-focused with excellent leadership abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the project lifecycle, from preconstruction planning through final turnover.
• Develop and manage project budgets, buyouts, forecasting, and cost controls to ensure financial success.
• Build and maintain detailed project schedules while coordinating internal teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, procurement, change orders, project reporting, and other critical documentation.
• Collaborate closely with field leadership to support jobsite safety, quality, logistics, and project sequencing.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and design teams, leading OAC meetings and fostering long-term partnerships.
• Identify project risks early and implement strategic solutions to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Lead project closeout activities, including punch lists, commissioning support, and turnover documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract administration

Client relationship-building

MEP/FP coordination

Procore proficiency

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent industry experience

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

MPI in Columbus is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of commercial projects across sectors. You will own the project lifecycle from preconstruction to turnover, with autonomy to influence outcomes and grow your career within a people-first firm.

You will manage budgets, schedules, procurement, and documentation while coordinating with clients, designers, and field teams. A bachelor’s degree in a related field and strong leadership are required.