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Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager in Columbus

Date Posted: 17 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Overview

Build your career with a growing commercial general contractor. This confidential search is for a proven Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager who wants real ownership, a strong team, and a firm that invests in its people. If you deliver results and care about doing it right, let's talk.

Responsibilities

• Support PMs with RFIs, submittals, and document control

• Help with buyout, scheduling, and cost tracking

• Coordinate with subcontractors, designers, and field teams

• Attend project meetings and keep meeting minutes

• Learn the full project lifecycle with a clear path to PM

Requirements

• 0–3 years of construction experience (internships count)

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

• Organized, proactive, and eager to learn

• Comfort with Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Office

• Strong written and verbal communication

Benefits / Why Apply

• Competitive base salary plus bonus potential

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and holidays

• Vehicle/allowance where applicable

• A stable firm with a strong reputation and backlog

Confidential search. All inquiries are handled discreetly. Apply now or contact Melissa Klocksiem at GPAC.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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