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Project Manager - Public Projects - Columbia, MD

Michael Page International
  • Columbia, Maryland
  • $120,000–$140,000 Per Year
  • Full-time
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Michael Page International

Job Description

Project Manager

Join a contractor targeting nearly 2x growth in the next 5 years. Lead diverse federal and commercial projects up to $10M.

About Our Client

Our client is an established and highly respected construction firm with a long history of delivering complex renovation and new construction projects. Following recent leadership investments and a strategic growth plan, the company is experiencing tremendous momentum and offers employees a chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing their careers.

Job Description

The Responsibilities of a Project Manager:

  • Manage 2-4 concurrent construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
  • Oversee commercial, federal, municipal, airport, and specialty construction projects valued between $5M-$10M+.
  • Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and client communications.
  • Drive project financial performance, including cost tracking, forecasting, and change order management.
  • Coordinate project teams, subcontractors, and field operations to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Supervise and mentor 1-2 Assistant Project Managers.
  • Maintain project documentation and reporting through construction management platforms.
  • Build and maintain positive client relationships while effectively navigating challenging project stakeholders.
  • Partner closely with executive leadership to ensure project success and support company growth initiatives.

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

A successful Project Manager should have:

  • 5-10 years of Project Management experience within a General Contractor environment.
  • Proven experience managing construction projects valued between $5M-$10M.
  • Background managing federal, municipal, aviation, airport, or hangar projects preferred.
  • Experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong financial acumen with demonstrated project cost control and forecasting experience.
  • Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction management software preferred.
  • Experience leading project teams and mentoring junior staff.
  • Ground-up construction experience is a plus but not required.
  • Excellent communication and client management skills.

What's on Offer

  • Base salary: $120,000-$140,000
  • Weekly pay structure
  • Discretionary annual bonus typically ranging from $5,000-$20,000
  • Company vehicle available for project site visits-
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • Remote Fridays after 90 days
  • Clear advancement opportunities within a growing organization

Contact Lauren Ward Quote job ref JN-102026-7120031

Job Summary

Sector: Construction

Sub Sector: Project Manager

Industry: Property

Where: Columbia

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Lauren Ward

Job Reference: JN-102026-7120031

Numbers & Facts

LocationColumbia, Maryland
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$120,000–$140,000 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Websitehttps://www.michaelpage.ca/

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.

Skills

  • Aviation Industryunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Change Order Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Industry Softwareunmatched
  • Construction Managementunmatched
  • Construction Project Managementunmatched
  • Construction Projectsunmatched
  • Cost Engineeringunmatched
  • Cost Forecastingunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Financial Projectionsunmatched
  • Investment Strategyunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Project Planningunmatched
  • Project Trackingunmatched
  • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Sales Managementunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched

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