20 Project Management jobs in Columbus

Company Description

Verro Group enables organizations to transform their workplaces quickly and safely by seamlessly blending industry-leading strategy, world-class design, and highly acclaimed construction. Offering a single point of contact, Verro Group is a global network of workplace strategy, design, and construction providers specialized in delivering office, industrial, and lab environments. Our team possesses a deep understanding of local markets and has a strong track record of delivering high-quality, pragmatic solutions to clients across all sectors and sizes, supporting both global portfolios and local relocations.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for an Assistant Project Manager located in the Columbus, Ohio area, with some work-from-home flexibility. The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for assisting in office and lab design and construction project management, expediting tasks, logistics management, and conducting inspections. Daily tasks include coordinating with team members, vendors, and clients to ensure project timelines are met, managing project logistics, and ensuring quality standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Project Management skills and experience
• Inspection skills and attention to detail
• Logistics Management skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Procore Project Management tools or similar
• Formal Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field qualifications
• Experience in tenant improvement construction work is a plus

Must be eligible to work in the United States, unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

Must Haves:

- 2–5 years of experience supporting project teams in industrial, construction, or equipment-related environments.

- Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.

- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

- Familiarity with design/build projects and industrial equipment integration.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Procore experience a plus.

- Understanding of procurement processes, material management, and vendor coordination.

- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, submittals, and technical specifications preferred.

Plusses:

- PMP/PMI certification

- MBA or advanced business degree

Day to Day:

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the Senior Project Manager in the successful delivery of large-scale projects valued between $5M and $20M. While the PM leads external client and subcontractor relationships, the APM is primarily internally focused—responsible for ensuring that all equipment, whether manufactured in-house or purchased, is produced, staged, and delivered on time and on budget. This role provides critical internal project coordination, supporting procurement, tracking deliverables, and managing project documentation. The APM is a vital team player who ensures project execution stays organized and efficient behind the scenes. The company has had continuous growth the past few years, with many additional new projects in the pipeline. These projects include transformation of navy shipyards, industrial facilities, and defense infrastructure.

Essential Functions

· Coordinate with procurement to ensure equipment and materials are ordered, produced, and delivered on time.

· Track manufacturing and vendor deliverables, ensuring alignment with project schedule and budget.

· Support equipment staging, shipping, and readiness for project sites.

· Assist in preparing project documentation including RFIs, submittals, schedules, budgets, and change orders.

· Maintain action item lists, follow-ups, and ensure accountability within the project team.

· Provide administrative and technical support to PMs and SPMs, freeing them to focus on client-facing execution.

· Assist in organizing project files, Procore data, and project communication records.

· Take meeting minutes (internal and external as needed), distribute action items, and track completion.

· Support subcontractor coordination through internal systems and documentation.

· Provide internal updates on budget performance, procurement status, and scheduling risks.

Please reply back with an updated resume if you or someone else you know is interested. Thank you.

Senior Project Manager – Hyperscale Data Center

Location: Columbus, Ohio

About the Opportunity

We are partnered with a Top 25 General Contractor , a firm with over 100 years of history delivering large-scale, complex projects across the U.S. They are widely recognized for their ability to execute in the mission-critical sector and are now seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee a hyperscale data center project in Columbus, OH.

The Role

The Senior Project Manager will take full ownership of project delivery, overseeing one of the region’s largest data center builds. This is a high-impact position requiring proven experience managing large, technical projects and the ability to lead diverse teams toward successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of a hyperscale data center project from pre-construction through closeout.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, and risk while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.
• Lead and mentor project teams, ensuring alignment between the client, design partners, and trade contractors.
• Serve as primary interface with the client, driving communication, reporting, and problem resolution.
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor performance to keep project delivery on track.
• Provide strategic input to senior leadership, ensuring resource allocation and project execution align with business goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive project management experience in large-scale commercial or mission-critical construction.
• Demonstrated success delivering data centers, industrial facilities, or highly technical projects valued at $100M+.
• Strong financial management, contract negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a landmark hyperscale project in a fast-growing market.
• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package and career growth potential.
• Clear paths to executive positions.
• The stability of working with a contractor that has over a century of proven success.

Company Profile

Hanley Energy is a globally recognized innovator in mission critical power and energy efficient technologies with United States headquarters based in Ashburn, Virginia with regional offices in Boardman, Oregon. We also have a global presence in Ireland, Australia, Germany, South Africa and the Nordics.

We specialize in the design, source, supply, install and commissioning of critical power and energy management solutions - from the power grid all the way to the factory process equipment and Data Center IT rack - coupled with comprehensive service and maintenance, security, consulting and training. Our approach is to develop partnerships with clients, ensuring excellent delivery coupled with cost-effective technology solutions. In this way, we help our clients to reduce energy costs, ensure 100% up-time and optimize their operational competitiveness.

Role Overview

This role is within the Hanley Energy US specific Regions providing project support to the Director of Projects, in that region. Prior training and experience working with project-driven environment is essential for the role. The successful candidate will work within the Projects Department. The primary focus will be to serve as a technical link between clients, third-party vendors, sub-contractors and in-house engineering teams to ensure projects are delivered as efficiently as possible.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project & Controls Team assigned projects primarily in the specific region
• Attend client commissioning and coordination meetings at various locations
• Review client specification documents and electrical / control Single Line Diagrams to help identify a clear scope of works for each project
• Review third party electrical / control schematics and prepare IO lists.
• Clarify queries through the request for information (RFI) system.
• Implement the project quality control procedures and maintain project databases.
• Prepare technical submissions and reports for client approval.
• Prepare method statements and risk assessments for upcoming works.
• Attend site to monitor project progress provide client updates.
• Maintain a variation and change order log.
• Compile O+M’s and handover documentation

Minimum Requirements and Skills:

• Work within a team environment, as well as independently. Be a self-starter to execute a variety of project functions efficiently and professionally
• Basic understanding of Electrical theory and control circuits.
• Basic understanding of the hazards associated with electrical energy
• Good knowledge of MS Office 365 Suite (highly desirable)
• Bachelor's Degree preferred (Electrical, Controls, Automation), but not required
• Experience in electrical systems / control panel design.
• Previous experience of working on Industrial sites or Data Centers is desirable.
• Schedule progress updating, gathering data from multiple sources
• CAD experience is desirable

The Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• A minimum of 1-3 years’ experience or equivalent training with a strong track record in driving implementation of product development projects, preferably in the switch gear industry.
• Strong project management and people management skills and a proven ability to manage and lead multi-functional teams to drive success of a project.
• Proven ability to collaborate and work effectively with others in a dynamic matrix environment that includes interactions with multiple stakeholder groups.
• Strong analytical, planning, organization and time management skills to effectively execute project plans and manage multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to develop a team culture that leads to ongoing excellence and achievement of goals.
• Effective decision-making skills; ability to negotiate and balance decisions and priorities across diverse needs of multiple constituencies.
• Makes timely decisions in the face of risk and uncertainty

Company Benefits and Offerings:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Generous Paid Time off
• Career progression within a rapidly expanding organization
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Excellent training opportunities

ELIGIBILITY FOR THIS POSITION IS EXPRESSLY CONTINGENT UPON AUTHORIZATION FOR LEGAL EMPLOYMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW, ALL PERSONS CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST AFFIRM THAT THEY ARE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES, AND PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT, WILL BE REQUIRED TO VERIFY IDENTITY AND COMPLETE THE REQUIRED FORM I-9 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION FORM.

Hanley Energy is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment. For more information, visit