Project Manager - Ground Up Construction - Columbus, OH

This organization is a well-established commercial construction and construction management firm with a nearly century-long legacy rooted in the Midwest and a growing national presence. They partner with clients across a wide range of sectors - including healthcare, education, corporate, hospitality, entertainment, technology, and mission-critical facilities to deliver high-performance, resilient, and sustainable built environments.

Driven by a mission to improve people's quality of life through the built world, the company embraces innovation, long-term stewardship, and a collaborative partnership approach to every project. Their work emphasizes safety, integrity, environmental responsibility, and the use of healthy materials and efficient systems.

Known for blending strategic planning with advanced construction technologies, they offer comprehensive services from preconstruction and virtual design to self-performed field work and quality management. Their commitment to thoughtful, future-focused building practices helps ensure projects are executed with both excellence and care for the communities they serve.

Key Responsibilities: Project Manager

• Oversee the full project lifecycle from planning and budgeting through execution and closeout.


• Ensure customer satisfaction by understanding, anticipating, and exceeding client objectives and needs.


• Develop, estimate, and value engineer project budgets in collaboration with internal teams.


• Lead the subcontractor bid process - issuing documents, tracking bids, and managing subcontractor buyouts and contracts.


• Plan and schedule projects, including building master schedules that incorporate both preconstruction and construction phases.


• Coordinate subcontractors and field teams to ensure smooth progress, quality work, and adherence to timelines.


• Monitor and control project costs through ongoing evaluation of labor, material, and equipment; forecast financial outcomes.


• Ensure safety and quality standards are upheld on every job, and develop project-specific safety plans and quality plans.


• Maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, developers, and other stakeholders throughout project delivery.


• Lead key project meetings - including job start meetings, quality walks, and coordination sessions.


• Communicate clearly across teams, both verbally and in writing, to ensure alignment and transparency.


• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members and project staff.


• Support business development efforts by engaging with current and potential clients and participating in presentations/interviews

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.