Senior Project Manager

. Oversee day-to-day contract administration and ensure compliance with contract terms, policies, and procedures .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

PMP

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee day-to-day contract administration and ensure compliance with contract terms, policies, and procedures
Develop, coordinate, and manage project scopes aligned with objectives, contracts, and stakeholder requirements
Review project scopes for changes and ensure compliance with contractual agreements and regulatory standards
Develop, manage, and track project budgets
Review contractor proposals, change orders, pay applications, and financial reporting
Review and negotiate contractor change orders and claims
Establish and maintain project schedules, milestones, completion dates, and critical path tasks
Establish recovery schedules when needed
Manage construction documentation, including bidding procedures, startup and closeout, submittals, RFIs, change management, pay applications, and project reporting
Communicate project updates to clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams
Prepare reports on project progress, budget status, risks, and delays
Develop and implement project management policies, procedures, and workflows
Perform project risk analysis and develop mitigation strategies for cost, schedule, and quality
Provide leadership, training, and technical guidance to project staff
Provide technical direction to design firms, consultants, and contractors
Manage project closeout, punch lists, final payments, remaining issues, final reports, and records
Collaborate in person with clients, peers, leaders, and communities

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture and/or engineering
10+ years of experience overseeing and managing all phases of higher education institution programs/projects
10+ years of experience in preconstruction, construction, and closeout phases
Ability to problem solve, interpret information, and draw conclusions to make decisions
Ability to stand, sit, and walk throughout the day
Ability to bend, crawl, climb ladders, stairs, hills, etc., and reach overhead
Ability to lift 40 pounds or more
Ability to comply with personal protective equipment requirements
Ability to endure extreme physical temperatures and experience loud noises and fumes on project sites
OSHA 30 Hour Safety Training highly desirable
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) and/or PMP certificate highly desirable
Strong written, verbal communication, and computer skills
Experience with CM software, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and Adobe

Comp & perks