Project Executive

Offers Friday WFH: Prioritizes strong flexibility and work-life balance.
Positive Company Culture: Features an open-door policy with leadership.

About Our Client

Our client is one of Central Ohio's premier family-owned commercial general contractors. For decades, they have shaped the Columbus market with award-winning projects, building a reputation rooted in trust and long-term relationships. This is a high-performance culture where growth is earned through leadership and impact-not last names. They are highly selective, invest heavily in their people, and build careers that last.

Why Join?

Merit-Driven Growth: Clear, ceiling-free advancement path where leadership is earned through performance and trust.
Direct Executive Access: A people-first, family-owned culture offering direct exposure to leadership and decision-makers.
Market Leader Stability: Strong financial backing and a consistent pipeline of high-profile, award-winning commercial projects across Columbus.
Elite Talent & Tenure: A collaborative, high-standard environment known for developing future leaders and retaining top industry talent.
Premium Investment: Exceptional compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a true lifelong career path.

Job Description

Full-Lifecycle Project Leadership: Oversee all commercial construction phases from preconstruction to closeout, ensuring projects across commercial, healthcare, higher education, municipal, and industrial sectors meet budget, schedule, and quality goals.
Financial & Risk Management: Develop detailed project budgets, schedules, and operational plans while proactively mitigating risks, driving procurement strategies, and presenting financial reporting to executive leadership.
Stakeholder & Client Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for ownership groups and key stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships through transparent communication and collaborative problem-solving.
Cross-Functional Team Direction: Lead and unite Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, architects, and engineers to foster a collaborative, high-performance project environment.
Compliance & Quality Assurance: Guarantee strict adherence to safety standards, quality expectations, building codes, and company procedures across all jobsites.
Talent Development & Excellence: Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives while mentoring team members to cultivate the company's future leadership.

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

Experience & Expertise: 10+ years of commercial construction experience, with a proven track record of successfully managing projects ranging from $1M to $20M+.
Sector Knowledge: Experience in complex commercial sectors-such as healthcare, higher education, municipal, or industrial-is highly preferred.
Operational Command: Mastery of project operations, including budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Leadership & Communication: Exceptional leadership and client-facing skills, backed by a stable career history that demonstrates reliability and growth.
Tech Savvy: Proficient with industry software, specifically Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.

What's on Offer

Competitive base salary up to $175,000+ depending on experience, project background, and overall skillset
Performance-based bonus structure, profit sharing, and project incentive bonuses
Optional Work From Home Fridays
Excellent work/life balance with a true emphasis on sustainability and employee well-being
Employees typically work no more than 40 hours per week, with Superintendents home every night
Company vehicle and gas card provided
Company credit card provided
Comprehensive healthcare and benefits package
Generous PTO package, 10 paid holidays, and Summer Fridays
401(k) program
Stable and diversified backlog of both public and private sector work
All projects local to the greater Columbus area - no travel required
Tight-knit, family-oriented culture backed by strong financial stability
Excellent employee tenure and long-term career growth opportunities