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Project Manager - Public Projects - Columbia, MD

Michael Page
Columbia, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2026
  • Join a contractor targeting nearly 2x growth in the next 5 years
  • Lead diverse federal and commercial projects up to $10M

About Our Client

Our client is an established and highly respected construction firm with a long history of delivering complex renovation and new construction projects. Following recent leadership investments and a strategic growth plan, the company is experiencing tremendous momentum and offers employees a chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing their careers.

Job Description

The Responsibilities of a Project Manager:

  • Manage 2-4 concurrent construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
  • Oversee commercial, federal, municipal, airport, and specialty construction projects valued between $5M-$10M .
  • Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and client communications.
  • Drive project financial performance, including cost tracking, forecasting, and change order management.
  • Coordinate project teams, subcontractors, and field operations to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Supervise and mentor 1-2 Assistant Project Managers.
  • Maintain project documentation and reporting through construction management platforms.
  • Build and maintain positive client relationships while effectively navigating challenging project stakeholders.
  • Partner closely with executive leadership to ensure project success and support company growth 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.

The Successful Applicant

A Successful Project Manager Should Have

  • 5-10 years of Project Management experience within a General Contractor environment.
  • Proven experience managing construction projects valued between $5M-$10M.
  • Background managing federal, municipal, aviation, airport, or hangar projects preferred.
  • Experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong financial acumen with demonstrated project cost control and forecasting experience.
  • Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction management software preferred.
  • Experience leading project teams and mentoring junior staff.
  • Ground-up construction experience is a plus but not required.
  • Excellent communication and client management skills.

What's On Offer

  • Base salary: $120,000-$140,000
  • Weekly pay structure
  • Discretionary annual bonus typically ranging from $5,000-$20,000
  • Company vehicle available for project site visits-
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • Remote Fridays after 90 days
  • Clear advancement opportunities within a growing organization

Contact: Lauren Ward

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7120031

Salary : $120,000 - $140,000

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