Project Manager – Self-Perform Group
Columbus, OH
Our client, a top ENR-ranked General Contractor headquartered in Columbus with over 100 years of proven success , is seeking a Project Manager to join their Self-Perform Group . This role offers the chance to work within a highly respected GC while leveraging hands-on trade experience to drive quality and efficiency in self-perform work.
Position Overview
The Project Manager – Self-Perform Group will actively manage all aspects of one or more self-perform construction projects from beginning to end. Projects will typically range between $1M and $5M , with a strong emphasis on interiors and finishes . Candidates with a background in concrete, carpentry, drywall, steel, or masonry —particularly those who began their careers as a carpenter or laborer—are strongly preferred.
Essential Responsibilities
- Manage planning, budgeting, scheduling, contracts, and purchasing necessary prior to project start.
- Oversee the development of project schedules, milestone dates, and performance standards.
- Lead and coordinate self-perform field teams and subcontractors on smaller-scale commercial projects.
- Review and approve invoices, change orders, budgets, and billing using a standard cost code system.
- Expedite and track delivery of drawings, RFIs, materials, labor, and approvals.
- Partner with Accounting, Estimating, and field supervision to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Build strong relationships with subcontractors, clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Conduct and document regular project meetings with owners, subcontractors, and architects.
- Ensure projects are built according to schedule, quality standards, and client expectations.
- Provide close-out documents including warranties, guarantees, punch lists, and turnover packages.
- Mentor and guide Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers.
- Maintain project information, subcontracts, and purchase orders within CMiC or similar software.
- Support business development efforts through participation in project presentations and interviews.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (preferred) OR equivalent experience.
- 5–10+ years of commercial construction experience, including 5+ years in project management or estimating .
- Prior experience in self-perform work (concrete, carpentry, drywall, steel, masonry, etc.).
- Hands-on carpenter or laborer background strongly preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret commercial blueprints.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Competence with construction management software (CMiC, Procore, etc.).
- Willingness to travel as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $90,000 – $115,000 , depending on experience
- Annual bonus + profit sharing
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Long-term career growth with a top-ranked GC