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Construction Project Manager - Public/K-12 in Columbus

Date Posted: 19 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Overview

Join a growing Columbus commercial GC/construction manager with public and private work across Ohio. This team builds schools, higher-ed facilities, and municipal projects, and needs a Project Manager who knows public work and wants to grow with a firm on the rise. If you deliver results and care about doing it right, let's talk.

Responsibilities

  • Lead K-12, higher-ed, and municipal projects from award through closeout
  • Manage prevailing-wage compliance, certified payroll coordination, and public-owner reporting
  • Run OAC meetings with school districts, architects, and owner's reps
  • Control budget, schedule, and change orders
  • Coordinate closely with field leadership and preconstruction

Requirements

  • 3+ years managing commercial or public construction projects
  • Public, school, or prevailing-wage project experience strongly preferred
  • Working knowledge of Ohio public-construction processes a plus
  • Strong organization, documentation, and communication skills
  • Degree in Construction Management/Engineering or equivalent experience

Benefits / Why Apply

  • Competitive salary and benefits, plus bonus potential
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Growth path inside an expanding firm

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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