Vice President Program Management

MY client has 2 needs in the Columbus OH market immediately!

Senior Construction Project Manager and

VP Construction Project Management (details below)

I am working with a client who is recruiting for a Vice President of Construction Project Management to join the Columbus team, engaged in exciting opportunities supporting a growing portfolio of corporate, advanced manufacturing, and defense technology clients across the Ohio market.

As Vice President of Construction Project Management, you will serve as the client owner's representative on the ground, acting as the trusted extension of our clients' internal teams. You'll be their eyes, their advocate, and their expert across all facets of construction, managing the full project team on their behalf and ensuring every decision serves their goals, budget, and timeline.

This is a high-visibility position with direct exposure to client executives and real ownership of outcomes. You will hold the client's interests exclusively, this is not a GC or developer role.

What You'll Own

Full lifecycle owner's rep / third-party CM oversight of multiple concurrent Hardware Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, and commercial construction projects, from programming and design through completion and closeout

Day-to-day management of complex, mission-critical projects on behalf of clients, with direct accountability to their executive stakeholders

Development and stewardship of project budgets, schedules, and client-directed milestones, independent of GC or design team interests

Assembly, procurement, and leadership of full project teams on the client's behalf: architects, engineers, GCs, and specialty contractors

Mentorship and management of internal PMs and project engineers

Change order review and negotiation, invoicing oversight, TI allowance reimbursement, and project closeout, all from the owner's perspective

Lease and Work Letter review for construction-related provisions

Ongoing collaboration with advisors and client stakeholders as project requirements evolve

What We're Looking For

12+ years of construction project management experience, with significant time in a senior owner's rep, third-party CM, or client-side leadership role

Experience with Hardware Technology and Advanced Manufacturing projects is strongly preferred; candidates with this background will be prioritized

Design-Build and Tenant Improvement experience strongly preferred

Proven ability to manage and hold accountable external vendors and design teams while simultaneously leading internal junior staff

Highly proficient in Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Project

Sharp communicator, written and verbal, comfortable presenting to and advising C-suite stakeholders

Self-directed, deadline-driven, and adaptable across multiple active projects in a fast-moving environment

Local candidates only: Columbus, OH and surrounding markets

Compensation & Details

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $175,000–$220,000

Competitive benefits package and long-term career growth

Combination of in-office and onsite project work; based out of our Columbus office

Regular travel to project sites required

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent