Construction Project Lead Jobs in Columbus, OH
Construction Project Lead jobs in Columbus are concentrated in the Short North, Arena District, and Franklinton redevelopment corridor, with strong demand from commercial, infrastructure, and public-sector building programs. Employers hiring right now include Superior, ARCO Companies, and Turner & Townsend Pty Limited. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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2045 Morse Road, ODNR Main
Columbus, Ohio, 43229
United States
What We Need
We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of two (2) Project Manager 1 positions within the Division of Engineering, headquartered at Fountain Square Central Office in Franklin County. The address is 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. To learn more about the Division of Engineering please visit Division of Engineering.
**Please review your application thoroughly prior to submitting. Ensure work history and education are populating in the work experience section of your application. Applications must clearly demonstrate how minimum qualifications are met. **
To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional/Program Administrator at 614-265-6992 or mohammad.yakubu@dnr.ohio.gov.
Effective July 1, 2015 applicants must apply online for positions at all state agencies except the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
STATUS OF POSTED POSITIONS: Applicants can view the status of this position by logging into their Ohio Hiring Management System [OHMS] user profile at careers.ohio.gov, and selecting "My Profile".
NOTES:
Selection devices, proficiency testing and/or assessments may be used to determine if an applicant meets and is proficient in the minimum qualifications for this position. If you are applying for the same classification within a six month period, your previous score from the selection instrument (interview, proficiency test and/or assessment) may be carried forward for consideration.
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At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
- Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
- Or successful completion of 2 yrs. post-secondary education majoring in business administration, public administration, computer science/information technology, social science, or health, with major being commensurate with project to be assigned AND 12 mos. exp. in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Project Management Technical Skills: Budgeting, Engineering Professional Skills: Time Management, Attention to Detail, Decision Making
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
2045 Morse Road, ODNR Main
Columbus, Ohio, 43229
United States
What We Need
We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of two (2) Project Manager 1 positions within the Division of Engineering, headquartered at Fountain Square Central Office in Franklin County. The address is 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. To learn more about the Division of Engineering please visit Division of Engineering.
**Please review your application thoroughly prior to submitting. Ensure work history and education are populating in the work experience section of your application. Applications must clearly demonstrate how minimum qualifications are met. **
To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional/Program Administrator at 614-265-6992 or mohammad.yakubu@dnr.ohio.gov.
Effective July 1, 2015 applicants must apply online for positions at all state agencies except the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
STATUS OF POSTED POSITIONS: Applicants can view the status of this position by logging into their Ohio Hiring Management System [OHMS] user profile at careers.ohio.gov, and selecting "My Profile".
NOTES:
Selection devices, proficiency testing and/or assessments may be used to determine if an applicant meets and is proficient in the minimum qualifications for this position. If you are applying for the same classification within a six month period, your previous score from the selection instrument (interview, proficiency test and/or assessment) may be carried forward for consideration.
Please do not upload attachments that have an anomaly or are password protected.
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
- Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
- Or successful completion of 2 yrs. post-secondary education majoring in business administration, public administration, computer science/information technology, social science, or health, with major being commensurate with project to be assigned AND 12 mos. exp. in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Project Management Technical Skills: Budgeting, Engineering Professional Skills: Time Management, Attention to Detail, Decision Making
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
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Who's Hiring
- Superior12
- ARCO Companies12A
- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited12
- NVR9
- The Waldinger Corporation9
Construction Project Lead Jobs in Columbus: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a construction project lead job in Columbus?
Focus on Columbus's active commercial and public-sector construction market: major institutional projects around the Columbus Metropolitan Library system, Ohio State University campus expansions, and the ongoing Franklinton and Near East Side redevelopment create steady openings. General contractors and construction management firms in the Arena District and Easton corridor tend to hire project leads with strong subcontractor coordination experience and demonstrated on-site delivery in mixed-use or institutional builds.
Which companies hire construction project leads in Columbus?
Columbus construction project lead roles are posted by Superior, ARCO Companies, and Turner & Townsend Pty Limited and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring is spread across regional general contractors, national construction management firms with Columbus offices, and public-sector capital improvement programs tied to city and county infrastructure work.
Are there remote construction project lead jobs in Columbus?
Yes, but only for specific functions: hands-on site supervision is always on-site, while preconstruction planning, estimating, and owner-side program management can be hybrid. About 44% of construction project lead openings tied to Columbus are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, skewing toward roles at development companies and construction technology firms rather than field-based general contractors.
How can I get a construction project lead job in Columbus with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Columbus is through an assistant project manager or project coordinator role with a regional general contractor or construction management firm working on public-sector projects, where structured mentorship is more common. Columbus employers doing city infrastructure work and university construction often promote from within, so starting in field coordination or document control on a large local project builds the site familiarity that leads to a project lead role.
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