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.