Project Manager - Light Industrial Construction

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Clear promotion path to Senior Project Manager within three years

About Our Client

Our client is a top ENR-ranked General Contractor in Columbus with more than 70 years of proven success. Their long-standing presence in the market has allowed them to build strong team structures and refine efficient, repeatable processes. While their core focus includes multifamily, healthcare, and higher education, they operate across multiple sectors and are currently delivering some of Ohio's most prominent, high-visibility projects. The company invests heavily in employee growth through robust training and development programs, offering clear visibility into career progression. They also emphasize a strong, community-driven culture-hosting OSU tailgates, volunteering at the local food bank, and organizing regular company events to keep their team connected and engaged.

Job Description

The Project Manager will be responsible for:

Collaborate with the project team during both preconstruction and construction to develop, maintain, and monitor the project schedule, applying Lean principles where appropriate.

Obtain all necessary permits and establish protocols to ensure required inspections are properly scheduled, documented, and approved.

Lead onboarding and contract negotiations with trade partners and vendors, ensuring all buyouts align with the established project budget.

Coordinate with Preconstruction, architects, engineers, and trade partners to manage BIM efforts and resolve design conflicts.

Provide clear, consistent communication to the client and company leadership through detailed reporting on budget, schedule, quality, safety, and project changes.

Run weekly OAC meetings and distribute all required documentation to keep stakeholders informed of progress and potential challenges.

Hold weekly coordination meetings with trades, vendors, and key team members to maintain alignment and resolve issues.

Prepare monthly invoices and manage all necessary documentation and approvals to ensure timely project funding and payment to partners and vendors.

Work closely with the client, architect, and engineering team to manage scope changes, documenting cost, schedule, and quality impacts and securing timely approvals.

Oversee inspection quality throughout the project to prevent rework and lead the closeout process through thorough punch-list management.

Partner with the superintendent, trade partners, and client to develop and enforce a comprehensive project safety plan.

Support documentation of project scope and validate that design deliverables meet contractual requirements at key milestones.

Provide technical input in selecting subcontractors, suppliers, and additional project partners.

Maintain strict version control of design documents and ensure all team members are working from current information.

Collaborate with the project team to create detailed phasing plans aligned with both schedule and cost projections.

Oversee and support an effective co-location work environment for the full project team.

Assist with business development efforts for new project pursuits, including strategic planning sessions and participation in interviews.

Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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

The successful Project Manager will have:

Bachelor's degree preferably in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, and Architecture or equivalent

2+ years project management experience

Previous Light Industrial, Warehouse, or Manufacturing projects

Tilt wall experience is a plus

True leadership experience managing teams, client management, goal setting and achieving.

Someone who is internally motivated to grow a company and lead.

Estimating experience.

Having experience with Cost +, negotiated work, MS Project, and Pro-core.

CPM scheduling and planning.

Has ability to estimate change orders, pay apps, etc

What's on Offer

The Project Manager will be offered:

$100,000-$130,000

12.5% bonus

Medical insurance including dental and vision (100% coverage for individual and dependants)

Generous 401K structure

Car allowance starting at $600

Gas card

Phone allowance

Gym reimbursement

Company laptop

Robust career advancement opportunity

Strong training programs

20 PTO days

10 company holidays

Maternity/Paternity leave

Company outings

Company phone and laptop provided

DE&I Initiative

Contact

Geffen Peterson-Sand

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