Data Center Project Manager - Columbus Construction

Are you an experienced Construction Project Manager looking to take your career to the next level? We are partnering with a premier commercial construction company seeking a Project Manager to oversee large-scale projects across sectors including mission critical, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, commercial, and institutional construction.

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Client Details

Our client is a highly respected commercial general contractor with a long-standing reputation for excellence, innovation, and delivering complex projects safely and successfully. Their project portfolio includes large-scale developments in mission critical, healthcare, higher education, commercial, industrial, and advanced technology markets.

Employees are drawn to this organization because of its strong culture, collaborative environment, and commitment to long-term career development. Leadership prioritizes employee growth, providing clear advancement opportunities, ongoing training, mentorship, and the ability to work on projects that challenge and elevate your career.

With a robust backlog of work and significant investment in emerging sectors such as data centers, advanced manufacturing, and technology infrastructure, this organization offers exceptional stability and continued growth.

Description

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage all phases of commercial construction projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, execution, and closeout.
• Lead project teams including Superintendents, Project Engineers, subcontractors, consultants, and clients.
• Develop and maintain project schedules to ensure milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Drive project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and change order management.
• Negotiate and administer subcontractor agreements and vendor contracts.
• Monitor project risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
• Oversee quality control programs and ensure work meets project specifications and company standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety programs, construction regulations, and client requirements.
• Conduct client meetings and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and construction partners.
• Collaborate with preconstruction and estimating teams during project planning and startup.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to increase efficiency and project success.
• Support the development and mentoring of junior project management staff.

Profile

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a Construction Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer, or related project leadership role.
• Experience managing commercial construction projects from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, scheduling, procurement, contracts, and project controls.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, safety standards, and industry best practices.
• Experience working with owners, architects, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with large-scale projects valued at $20M+ is highly desirable.
• Background in mission critical, healthcare, commercial, industrial, manufacturing, or institutional projects is a plus.

Job Offer

What's on Offer?

• Highly competitive base salary.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous retirement savings program with company contributions.
• Excellent paid time off and holiday package.
• Industry-leading training, leadership development, and continuing education opportunities.
• Clear and structured career progression.
• Opportunity to work on landmark, high-profile construction projects.
• Strong company culture focused on employee development and internal promotion.
• Long-term stability backed by a substantial project backlog.
• Access to cutting-edge construction technology and project delivery methods.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

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