Commercial Project Manager - Columbus Construction

Columbus, Ohio Permanent USD125,000 - USD155,000 per year View Job Description
As a Project Manager, you'll take the lead on a diverse portfolio of commercial work with the autonomy to make key decisions and shape your own career path. You'll kick things off on a major healthcare project, offering the opportunity to make an immediate impact while positioning yourself for long-term growth on a strong pipeline of exciting projects.
  • Lead complex commercial builds from start to finish with real autonomy
  • Join a respected contractor known for its culture, stability, and growth

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected regional general contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional commercial construction projects across Ohio. Built on a foundation of quality, integrity, and strong client relationships, they've become an employer of choice for construction professionals seeking both challenging work and a supportive environment.

What truly sets this company apart is its investment in people. Employees are trusted to lead, encouraged to grow, and given the resources to build lasting careers. Whether your goal is to advance into senior leadership or become a recognized project expert, you'll find the mentorship, stability, and project diversity to get there.

With a strong backlog spanning healthcare, commercial, institutional, mixed-use, and community projects, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while working alongside an experienced and collaborative team.

Job Description

  • Manage the full project lifecycle from preconstruction planning through final turnover
  • Lead project budgeting, forecasting, buyout, cost controls, and financial performance
  • Develop and maintain project schedules while coordinating subcontractors, field teams, and internal stakeholders
  • Oversee RFIs, submittals, procurement, change orders, and all project documentation
  • Partner with Superintendents to support safety, quality, logistics, and successful project execution
  • Build strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and trade partners by leading OAC meetings and maintaining proactive communication
  • Identify project risks early and implement strategic solutions to keep projects on schedule and within budget
  • Manage project closeout, including punch lists, commissioning support, and turnover documentation

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.

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience managing commercial construction projects, including ground-up, renovation, occupied facility, or campus projects
  • Healthcare construction experience is a plus
  • Strong knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, procurement, contract administration, and cost control
  • Experience coordinating complex building systems, including MEP/FP scopes
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients, subcontractors, architects, and field teams
  • Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction management software
  • Highly organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent industry experience



What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation: $125,000-$155,000 plus performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement plan with company match, generous PTO, and wellness resources
  • A collaborative, people-first culture where Project Managers are empowered, trusted, and supported
  • Clear opportunities for career advancement into senior leadership or specialized project management roles
  • A stable pipeline of diverse commercial projects offering long-term security and professional growth
  • Leadership that values mentorship, work-life balance, and investing in the long-term success of its employees
Contact
Gabriella Borchardt
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7061246

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Columbus
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Gabriella Borchardt
Job Reference
JN-072026-7061246
 

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