Job Description

Construction Project Manager

Build projects that matter. Lead projects. Own the outcome.

Are you the kind of leader who can walk onto a job site, take charge, solve problems in real time, and keep projects on budget and on schedule? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days look the same?

If that sounds like you, we want to talk!

We’re looking to hire an experienced Construction Project Manager who can lead projects from kickoff through closeout with confidence, accountability and excellence.

This isn’t just project oversight, its leadership, accountability, and impact.

If you’re ready to build something that matters, we want to meet you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, manage, and hold accountable field project teams to keep milestones on track
• Own the full scope of project contracts, including negotiation and change management
• Champion jobsite safety and foster a safety-first culture across all teams
• Maximize project profitability by managing budgets, analyzing expenditures, and correcting variances
• Collaborate with field crews to ensure smooth execution, material ordering, and purchase order accuracy
• Identify project risks early and develop smart, proactive mitigation strategies
• Tackle issues head-on to avoid costly delays or deviations
• Track progress against milestones and deliverables with laser focus
• Act as the main point of contact for clients—communicating clearly and managing expectations with professionalism
• Deliver high-quality, on-time project outcomes that exceed client satisfaction
• Interpret and work from project documents like blueprints, scopes of work, contracts, and schedules
• Process RFIs, change orders, pay applications, and project-specific documentation efficiently
• Maintain accurate, timely financial reports and job costing documentation
• Meet or beat all project timeline estimates with precision
• Document lessons learned and identify continuous improvement opportunities

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field (preferred)
• 5+ years of proven success managing construction projects
• In-depth knowledge of construction methods, contracts, permitting, and building codes
• Electrical experience (preferred)
• Strong financial acumen, you understand budgets, forecast costs, and make data-driven decisions that impact the bottom line
• Hands-on experience managing budgets of $1M+ and tracking financial KPIs
• Tech-savvy with project management and financial tools (Procore, Microsoft Offices, Spectrum/Viewpoint, Trimble, Autodesk ProjectSight etc.)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills
• Ability to juggle multiple projects without dropping the ball
• PMP or CCM certification is a plus (but not required)

Our Benefits Include…

• Paid Time Off: We offer a variety of paid time off including vacation time, paid holidays, paid maternity / paternity leave, paid bereavement, and paid jury duty leave.
• 401(k): Start saving for retirement from your date of hire with our immediate automatic 401(k) enrollment with company match with both Roth and Pre-Tax options available.
• Medical Insurance: Choose one of two options that best meets your family's needs. Our unique consumer-driven health insurance offers the flexibility of choosing any doctor (no more networks!) while you shop for your care (and are able to keep the savings!).
• Dental Insurance: We pay 100% of the dental insurance premiums for you, your spouse, and your dependents.
• Vision Insurance: We pay 100% of the vision insurance premiums for you, your spouse, and your dependents.
• Basic Life Insurance: We take care of you and your family, covering 100% of the insurance premium for you, your spouse, and your dependent children.
• Voluntary Life Insurance: Looking for extra life insurance coverage? We offer a low-cost additional life insurance option.
• Short & Long-Term Disability: We cover 100% of the insurance premium so you can continue to receive income to take care of your financial needs until you can return to work or reach social security retirement age.
• Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurances: We offer accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity for your piece of mind when these unexpected life events occur.
• Referral Program: We are always looking for the next great hire! If you refer them, we reward you!
• Bonus Opportunities: Bonus opportunities include annual bonuses and anniversary milestone bonuses.
• Yearly Events: We hold multiple events per year in the community, internally and for our employees and their families.
• Employee Assistance Program: Employees and their families have access to free & confidential counselors 24/7/365.

For over 65 years, Converse Electric has been serving Columbus and the surrounding areas in all types and sizes of electrical projects, specializing in commercial and industrial projects – with solutions including design/build, new construction, lighting control, fire alarm, remodels, additions, and more. We are committed to continuous growth and are looking for an experienced Project Manager to add to our existing team.

Our Application Process… We have three easy ways to apply:

• Email your resume through LinkedIn
• Visit our website to complete an application online at ConverseElectric.com/careers/
• Call us at 614-784-3473, Talk to our recruiter today!

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