Project Manager

Opportunity with a very established GC in the Columbus area
Complex projects with several verticals

About Our Client

Join a premier, Ohio-founded powerhouse with over 90 years of excellence. As we strategically expand our Columbus operations, we are seeking high-caliber Project Managers to helm a suite of upcoming high-profile developments. This is a rare opportunity to leverage the stability of a century-long reputation while driving the growth of a scaling regional team.

Job Description

End-to-End Execution: Spearhead all phases of ground-up commercial developments, driving projects from initial concept through final delivery while maintaining strict adherence to timelines and fiscal targets.
Fiscal & Resource Stewardship: Architect and manage comprehensive project budgets and master schedules, optimizing resource allocation to maximize operational efficiency.
Strategic Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure seamless integration of technical specifications and project milestones.
On-Site Excellence: Conduct rigorous site inspections to audit progress, enforce premium craftsmanship, and guarantee uncompromising safety standards.
Proactive Risk Management: Identify potential project bottlenecks and risks early, implementing decisive mitigation strategies and corrective actions to keep builds on track.
Executive Reporting: Synthesize complex project data into actionable status reports for senior leadership, providing transparency on KPIs and critical milestones.
Regulatory & Contractual Oversight: Navigate local, state, and federal building codes to ensure full compliance while negotiating high-value vendor and subcontractor agreements to optimize project buyout.
Team Leadership & Mentorship: Cultivate a high-performance culture by mentoring junior staff and promoting professional development across the project team.
Stakeholder Alignment: Facilitate streamlined communication between clients, consultants, and internal teams to resolve conflicts and maintain mission alignment.
Quality Assurance: Enforce stringent quality control protocols to ensure every project meets the firm's legacy of excellence in materials and workmanship.
Project Administration: Oversee the lifecycle of project documentation, including contracts, RFI/submittal logs, and change order management.
Seamless Transition & Closeout: Partner with property management for successful occupancy transitions and lead formal project closeouts, including final owner walkthroughs and punch-list resolution.

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

Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline is highly regarded, though equivalent field experience will be strongly considered.
Proven Portfolio: A demonstrated track record of delivering large-scale, ground-up multi-family or high-density residential projects from site-work through certificate of occupancy.
Technical Mastery: Deep technical expertise in vertical construction processes, including a sophisticated understanding of Ohio building codes and regional regulatory requirements.
Fiscal Management: Advanced financial acumen with a history of managing multi-million dollar budgets, aggressive cost control, and precise financial forecasting.
Strategic Leadership: Natural ability to command a job site and office environment, with a dedicated focus on mentoring junior staff and fostering high-performing teams.
Industry Tech Stack: High proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Procore, Primavera P6, or similar project management and scheduling software.
Decisive Problem Solving: The ability to remain composed under pressure, utilizing sharp analytical skills to resolve complex challenges and keep projects moving forward.
Stakeholder Diplomacy: Exceptional interpersonal skills used to navigate relationships with owners, local officials, and subcontractors with professionalism and clarity.
Multi-Project Oversight: Proven organizational agility, with the capacity to prioritize resources across a diverse pipeline of projects simultaneously.
Contractual Expertise: Extensive experience in the "buyout" phase, including expert-level contract negotiation and vendor management to ensure project profitability.
Safety Culture: An uncompromising commitment to safety, ensuring all sites exceed OSHA standards and federal/state safety regulations.
Mobility & Certification: Ability to travel to regional project sites as needed; PMP or similar professional certifications are a plus, though not mandatory.