Project Manager - Light Industrial Construction

Project Manager opportunity with a top ENR-ranked General Contractor delivering high-profile light industrial projects across Ohio. This role offers strong career progression, a collaborative culture, and the ability to take ownership of projects with full team support.

Client Details

Our client is a top ENR-ranked General Contractor in Columbus with over 70 years of success in the market. Their long-standing presence has allowed them to build strong internal teams and develop efficient, repeatable construction processes.

While their core focus includes multifamily, healthcare, and higher education, they operate across multiple sectors and are currently delivering some of the region's most high-profile projects. The company invests heavily in employee development through structured training programs and offers clear visibility into long-term career growth.

They also emphasize a strong, community-driven culture, with regular company events, volunteer opportunities, and team-building initiatives.

Description

The Project Manager will be responsible for:

Collaborating with the project team during preconstruction and construction to develop and maintain project schedules

Managing permitting requirements and coordinating all required inspections

Leading subcontractor onboarding, buyout, and contract negotiations

Coordinating with preconstruction, design teams, and trade partners to support BIM efforts and resolve design conflicts

Providing consistent project updates on schedule, budget, quality, and safety to clients and leadership

Leading weekly OAC meetings and distributing project documentation to stakeholders

Coordinating weekly meetings with subcontractors and vendors to maintain alignment

Preparing monthly invoices and managing documentation to ensure timely payments

Managing scope changes, including cost, schedule, and documentation tracking

Overseeing quality control and supporting project closeout through punch list completion

Partnering with field teams to enforce project safety plans

Supporting documentation of scope and ensuring alignment with contract requirements

Assisting in subcontractor and vendor selection

Maintaining version control of construction documents

Supporting phasing plans aligned with project schedules and budgets

Assisting with business development efforts and client engagement

Profile

The Project Manager will have:

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience)

2+ years of project management experience

Experience with light industrial, warehouse, or manufacturing projects

Tilt-wall construction experience is a plus

Leadership experience managing teams and client relationships

Strong understanding of construction processes and project coordination

Experience with estimating, change orders, and pay applications

Familiarity with negotiated work and cost-plus project delivery

Experience with tools such as MS Project and Procore

Understanding of CPM scheduling and project planning

Strong communication and organizational skills

Motivation to grow within the company and take on increasing responsibility

Job Offer

The Project Manager will be offered:

$110,000 - $130,000 base salary

12.5% bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% coverage for employee and dependents)

401(k) with strong company contribution

Car allowance starting at $600 plus gas card

Phone allowance and gym reimbursement

Company laptop

Clear career advancement opportunities

Structured training and development programs

20 days PTO plus 10 paid holidays

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Company events and team outings

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 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.