Project Manager - Higher Education Construction

Higher Education Project Manager

One of the top GCs in Columbus with a fast track to Senior Project Manager

Competitive compensation with generous 401K and bonus structure

About Our Client

Our client is a well-respected and established General Contractor in Columbus with over 50 years of success across multiple market sectors. Known for its training and development programs, this GC has several high-profile hospital projects coming up and is looking for an experienced leader to manage them.

Job Description

Higher Education Project Manager - Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution of higher education capital projects from inception through occupancy.
• Manage relationships with university leadership, faculty, staff, architects, engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor project scope, budgets, schedules, and risks, implementing proactive solutions to keep initiatives on track and aligned with institutional goals.
• Oversee design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities while ensuring compliance with university standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable building codes.
• Coordinate campus project activities to minimize disruption to academic operations, research functions, student services, and campus life while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The Successful Applicant

Higher Education Project Manager - Successful Candidate Profile:

• 5+ years of capital project, facilities, construction, or project management experience within higher education, institutional, or complex commercial environments.
• Experience managing campus development, academic, research, student housing, or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of project delivery methods, construction practices, facility operations, and stakeholder coordination.
• Ability to review and interpret project plans, specifications, contracts, budgets, and schedules.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with university leadership, faculty, staff, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders.

What's on Offer

The Higher Education Project Manager will be offered:

• Base salary: $110,000-$135,000
• Bonus: $12,500-$20,000 annually (project/profit-based).
• Benefits: 100% medical, dental, vision coverage for you and dependents.
• Generous 401(k) + company profit sharing.
• Car allowance starting at $800/month.
• 20 PTO days (potential unlimited PTO).
• Company phone & laptop provided.
• DE&I initiatives and company-wide events.
• Training and development programs