Project Manager - Light Industrial Construction

Michael Page International

Columbus, OH

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$130,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Billing, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Business Development, Calendar Management, Change Requests/Orders, Civil Engineering, Collocation, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Management, Contract Negotiation, Contract Requirements, Cost Estimates, Dental Insurance, Design Document, Document Change Management, Document Control, Document Management, Documentation, Documentation Plan, Event Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Projections, Funding, Healthcare, Higher Education, Industrial Management, Laptop PC, Leadership, MPI, Manufacturing, Microsoft Project, Onboarding, Plan Meetings, Problem Solving Skills, Project Development, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Management, Set Goals, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Support Documentation, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Warehousing
LOCATION
Columbus, OH
POSTED
13 days ago
Our client is a leading Columbus General Contractor with $500M+ in annual revenue and a track record of delivering standout projects. They're growing their Light Industrial group and seeking an exceptional Project Manager to help drive their next wave of high‑impact work. Elevate your career with a premier builder-apply now for 24‑hour review. Client Details Our client is a top ENR‑ranked General Contractor in Columbus with more than 70 years of proven success. Their long-standing presence in the market has allowed them to build strong team structures and refine efficient, repeatable processes. While their core focus includes multifamily, healthcare, and higher education, they operate across multiple sectors and are currently delivering some of Ohio's most prominent, high‑visibility projects. The company invests heavily in employee growth through robust training and development programs, offering clear visibility into career progression. They also emphasize a strong, community‑driven culture-hosting OSU tailgates, volunteering at the local food bank, and organizing regular company events to keep their team connected and engaged. Description The Project Manager will be responsible for:Collaborate with the project team during both preconstruction and construction to develop, maintain, and monitor the project schedule, applying Lean principles where appropriate.Obtain all necessary permits and establish protocols to ensure required inspections are properly scheduled, documented, and approved.Lead onboarding and contract negotiations with trade partners and vendors, ensuring all buyouts align with the established project budget.Coordinate with Preconstruction, architects, engineers, and trade partners to manage BIM efforts and resolve design conflicts.Provide clear, consistent communication to the client and company leadership through detailed reporting on budget, schedule, quality, safety, and project changes.Run weekly OAC meetings and distribute all required documentation to keep stakeholders informed of progress and potential challenges.Hold weekly coordination meetings with trades, vendors, and key team members to maintain alignment and resolve issues.Prepare monthly invoices and manage all necessary documentation and approvals to ensure timely project funding and payment to partners and vendors.Work closely with the client, architect, and engineering team to manage scope changes, documenting cost, schedule, and quality impacts and securing timely approvals.Oversee inspection quality throughout the project to prevent rework and lead the closeout process through thorough punch-list management.Partner with the superintendent, trade partners, and client to develop and enforce a comprehensive project safety plan.Support documentation of project scope and validate that design deliverables meet contractual requirements at key milestones.Provide technical input in selecting subcontractors, suppliers, and additional project partners.Maintain strict version control of design documents and ensure all team members are working from current information.Collaborate with the project team to create detailed phasing plans aligned with both schedule and cost projections.Oversee and support an effective co-location work environment for the full project team.Assist with business development efforts for new project pursuits, including strategic planning sessions and participation in interviews.Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor. ProfileThe successful Project Manager will have:Bachelor's degree preferably in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, and Architecture or equivalent4+ years project management experiencePrevious Light Industrial, Warehouse, or Manufacturing projectsTilt wall experience is a plusTrue leadership experience managing teams, client management, goal setting and achieving.Someone who is internally motivated to grow a company and lead.Estimating experience.Having experience with Cost +, negotiated work, MS Project, and Pro-core.CPM scheduling and planning.Has ability to estimate change orders, pay apps, etcJob OfferThe Project Manager will be offered:$110,000-$130,00012.5% bonusMedical insurance including dental and vision (100% coverage for individual and dependants)Generous 401K structureCar allowance starting at $600Gas cardPhone allowanceGym reimbursementCompany laptopRobust career advancement opportunityStrong training programs20 PTO days10 company holidaysMaternity/Paternity leaveCompany outingsCompany phone and laptop providedDE&I InitiativeApply now to be considered in 24 hoursMPI 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.

About the Company

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Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.michaelpage.ca/