Construction Project Manager

A bit about us:

We are a well-established general contracting and construction management firm with over 30 years of experience and more than $400 million in completed commercial projects. Our portfolio spans healthcare, education, institutional, and retail sectors, working with notable clients including major hospitals, universities, and corporate firms. Committed to quality, safety, and client satisfaction, we offer a collaborative environment where experienced professionals contribute to complex projects ranging from $3 million to over $10+ million.

Why join us?

Competitive pay ($80k-$110k+ DOE)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off/ Holidays

401(k) with company match

Job Details

We're hiring a Junior Project Manager in Columbus, OH, to join the project delivery team supporting commercial work in healthcare, education, institutional, and retail sectors. This role is ideal for a construction professional with 2+ years of project management experience who wants to grow into full project leadership. The position balances office-based project controls and field oversight, offers mentorship from seasoned PMs, exposure to client relationships, and clear advancement pathways toward full project management responsibility.

Responsibilities:

Assist senior project managers with planning, budgeting, scheduling, and project controls

Prepare and maintain project documents: RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, daily reports, and closeout packages

Track project costs, process invoices, and help maintain accurate cost forecasts and budget logs

Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and material deliveries with superintendents and procurement

Support permitting, inspections, and regulatory compliance activities

Monitor field progress through regular site visits; report status, issues, and proposed mitigations

Maintain client, consultant and subcontractor communication; facilitate project meetings and action-item follow-up

Assist with quality control checks and enforce safety and site protocols

Help implement short-interval schedules and monitor productivity metrics

Qualifications:

2+ years construction project management experience (field, office, or combined), preferably on commercial projects

Working knowledge of construction means/methods, contract documents, and project lifecycle

Experience with budgeting, schedule tracking, RFIs, submittals and change order processes

Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills; ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders

Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with project management software (Procore, Buildertrend, CMiC, or similar) preferred

Ability to perform regular site visits and travel between project sites in the Columbus area

Detail-oriented, proactive, team-focused, and eager to learn under senior PM mentorship

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