Job Title: Senior Engineer / Assistant Project Manager

Location: Columbus, OH

Position Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

A nationally recognized, industry-leading general contractor is seeking a Senior Engineer / Assistant Project Manager to join its growing team in Columbus, Ohio. This is a long-term opportunity with a strong and stable backlog of work in the region. The company is known for delivering large, complex projects across advanced technology, mission-critical, healthcare, higher education, and commercial sectors.

This role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects while developing into a key leadership position within a collaborative, performance-driven environment.

Position Overview

The Senior Engineer / Assistant Project Manager will play a critical role in supporting project leadership with planning, coordination, and execution of large-scale construction projects. This individual will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support overall project administration from preconstruction through closeout
• Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and document control processes
• Assist with budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Coordinate with field teams to ensure alignment between schedule and project milestones
• Participate in subcontractor procurement, scope reviews, and buyout processes
• Help maintain and update project schedules
• Lead coordination meetings with trade partners and stakeholders as needed
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality control requirements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, design teams, and trade partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 3–5+ years of experience in construction (data center project experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of construction processes, contracts, and cost management
• Experience with document control and project management software platforms
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Demonstrated leadership potential and desire for long-term growth

What’s Offered

• Long-term, stable project pipeline in the Columbus market
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Clear career advancement path toward Project Manager and senior leadership roles
• Exposure to complex, high-profile construction projects
• Collaborative, high-performance culture with strong mentorship

If interested, please apply, or send a resume to andrew@zsgtalent.com

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