Mechanical Senior Project Manager (Columbus.OH)
Senior Project Manager - Mechanical Contracting
Location: Columbus, OH
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $120,000-$160,000 base + discretionary bonus (~10%)
Benefits: ESOP, 401(k), full healthcare coverage, relocation support available
About the Role:
A leading mechanical contractor with over a century of industry excellence is seeking a Senior Project Manager (SPM) to support its rapidly growing Ohio operations. This role is ideal for a seasoned leader with strong experience in mechanical construction, particularly in data centers, healthcare, and lab environments. The company is union-affiliated and values long-term growth, collaboration, and leadership development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead mechanical construction projects up to $30M, including HVAC, plumbing, and sheet metal scopes.
- Manage project teams, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
- Provide mentorship to Project Engineers and Project Managers, fostering strong management fundamentals.
- Collaborate with estimating and field teams to support preconstruction and execution phases.
- Drive client relationships and represent the company with professionalism and responsiveness.
- Contribute to strategic growth initiatives and help build vertical leadership structures.
Qualifications:
- 10-20 years of experience in mechanical contracting, with proven leadership in projects up to $30M.
- Strong familiarity with regional GC partners (e.g., Holder, Turner).
- Experience in mission-critical, healthcare, and lab environments preferred.
- Ability to lead teams of 3-5 direct reports or provide direction to project teams.
- Excellent communication, responsiveness, and team-oriented mindset.
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required; experience and leadership are prioritized.
What Sets This Opportunity Apart:
- ESOP structure with long-term retirement benefits.
- Strong local team with deep industry experience and collaborative culture.
- Rapid growth trajectory with projected backlog of $40M-$100M over the next 5 years.
- Opportunity to grow into a Project Executive or Regional VP of Operations.
- Flexible PTO (3-4 weeks) and supportive relocation packages.
Ideal Candidate Traits:
- Social and culturally engaged-someone who enjoys being part of a team.
- Strong communicator with a proactive and responsive work style.
- Not focused on mega-projects ($100M+), but confident in mid-sized, high-impact builds.
- Committed to the Ohio market and understands its competitive dynamics.
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