Job Description

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a Construction Project Manager for a top, rapidly growing General Contractor in Columbus, OH.

This role is responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic management of construction sites across Ohio. The Project Manager oversees the entire project lifecycle—from job set-up and the construction phase through to final close-out—ensuring cost-effectiveness and strict adherence to management policies. This position requires a leader with a specialized background in multi-family housing who can serve as a "customer sponsor" and build high-performing project teams in a family-like, collaborative culture.

Job Responsibilities

• Project Lifecycle Management: Lead all phases of construction including initial job set-up, the active construction phase, and the administrative close-out phase.
• Team Leadership: Supervise project team members by planning, assigning, and directing work; conduct performance appraisals and resolve on-site personnel issues.
• Cost Control: Monitor and manage project budgets to ensure maximum cost-effectiveness and profitability without compromising quality.
• Customer Relations: Act as a dedicated customer sponsor, managing inquiries, complaints, and high-level communications with stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
• Operations & Logistics: Define problems, collect site data, and interpret technical instructions (mathematical or diagram form) to establish facts and draw valid conclusions for site progress.
• Reporting & Compliance: Read and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; effectively present information to top management and boards of directors.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college/university program; OR four (4) years of related training/experience; or an equivalent combination of both.
• Minimum of five (5) or more years of construction management experience is REQUIRED.
• Specific experience building Multi-Family Housing is MANDATORY.

Computer Skills

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be (or become) proficient in all aspects of the Procore project management system.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit; occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl on active sites.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Soft Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with public groups, regulatory agencies, and the business community.
• Strong reasoning ability to handle abstract and concrete variables in technical environments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans
• Life insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement