Project Manager

Location: Columbus, OH

Type: Full-time

About Our Client

Our client is an established commercial general contractor and construction manager serving public and private clients across Ohio.

The Role

Our client is seeking a Mid-Level Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from award through final completion. You will own planning, budget, schedule, quality, and client satisfaction while working closely with superintendents, project engineers, owners, and design teams. Public project experience is strongly valued.

What You'll Do

• Manage projects from contract award through closeout, including budget, schedule, and quality
• Develop and maintain project schedules in coordination with field leadership
• Buy out subcontracts and purchase orders; manage subcontractor performance
• Track costs, forecast, and manage change orders and pay applications
• Lead owner, architect, and subcontractor meetings; serve as the primary client contact
• Oversee submittals, RFIs, and project documentation with project engineers
• Ensure compliance with public contract requirements, including prevailing wage and certified payroll where applicable
• Promote a strong safety culture and manage project closeout and warranty

What You Bring

• Four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (required)
• 4+ years of commercial construction project management or senior project engineer experience with a general contractor
• Solid understanding of construction means, methods, contracts, and cost control
• Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore or similar), MS Project or P6, and Microsoft Office
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-relations skills

Preferred

• Public project experience (K-12, higher education, healthcare, government) including prevailing wage requirements
• OSHA 30 certification
• Experience with construction manager at-risk and design-build delivery

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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