Senior Project Manager - Commercial Construction

We're seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects from preconstruction through closeout. You'll partner with owners, architects, subcontractors, and field teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy driving successful project outcomes, apply today to be considered within 24 hours.

Client Details

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.

Description

Commercial Senior 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.

Profile

Commercial Senior Project Manager - Successful Candidate Profile:

• 5+ 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.

Job Offer

The Commercial Senior Project Manager will be offered:

• Base salary: $130,000-$160,000
• 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

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.

Requirements Commercial Senior 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.