Commercial Project Manager - Columbus

Commercial Project Manager

One of the top GCs in Columbus with a fast track to Senior Project Manager

Competitive compensation with generous 401K and bonus structure

About Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded and longstanding General Contractor in the Columbus market, with more than 50 years of proven success delivering complex projects across a diverse range of sectors. Renowned for its strong culture, industry-leading training initiatives, and commitment to employee development, the company has earned a reputation as a destination employer for construction professionals seeking long-term career growth. With a robust pipeline of high-profile healthcare work on the horizon, including several major hospital projects, they are seeking an accomplished construction leader to oversee these critical assignments, drive project success, and serve as a key partner to clients, stakeholders, and project teams from preconstruction through completion.

Job Description

Commercial Project Manager - Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall project leadership while fostering a strong culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence across all phases of commercial construction projects.
• Lead the bidding process, develop bid packages, and manage subcontractor procurement to ensure alignment with project scope, budget, and schedule objectives.
• Facilitate and manage subcontractor and project team meetings, driving collaboration, issue resolution, and successful execution of project milestones.
• Review invoices, pay applications, and project documentation to support accurate financial tracking and timely project funding.
• Oversee cost reporting, contract administration, change orders, and scope management to maintain the financial performance and profitability of each project.
• Serve as the primary representative of the General Contractor during subcontract negotiations, building strong trade partner relationships while securing favorable contract terms.

The Successful Applicant

Commercial Project Manager - Successful Candidate Profile:

• 2+ years of experience in Construction Project Management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering commercial projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Experience managing a variety of commercial construction projects, including office, retail, mixed-use, industrial, institutional, or other complex commercial developments.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, building systems, project management software, and the coordination of multiple skilled trades.
• Ability to review, interpret, and manage all construction documents, including drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, and submittals.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships while maintaining project profitability.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying risks, resolving challenges, and driving projects to successful completion.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.

What's on Offer

The Commercial Project Manager will be offered:

• Base salary: $100,000-$130,000
• Bonus: $12,500-$20,000 annually (project/profit-based).
• Benefits: 100% medical, dental, vision coverage for you and dependents.
• Generous 401(k) + company profit sharing.
• Car allowance starting at $800/month.
• 20 PTO days (potential unlimited PTO).
• Company phone & laptop provided.
• DE&I initiatives and company-wide events.
• Training and development programs