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 Burns & McDonnell, MBACSi, and Marker. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles145+
Top employerBurns & McDonnell
Work type54% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree in construction management
Companies hiring36

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Construction Project Manager
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Construction Project Manager
MIELKE Holdings
Columbus, Ohio
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$80k - $100k/yr
On-Site

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ARCO a Family of Construction Companies
Project Manager - Construction
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Project Manager - Construction
ARCO a Family of Construction Companies
Columbus, Ohio
Creative & Design
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Five Star Infrastructure Services
Project Manager - Underground Fiber Construction
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Project Manager - Underground Fiber Construction
Five Star Infrastructure Services
Columbus, Ohio
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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LOEB ELECTRIC
Project Coordinator - Project Construction / Local
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Project Coordinator - Project Construction / Local
LOEB ELECTRIC
Columbus, Ohio
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
High school diploma or GED
201-500

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Cushman & Wakefield
Construction Project Manager
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Construction Project Manager
Cushman & Wakefield
Columbus, Ohio
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$123k - $145k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Construction Project Lead Job Market in Columbus

Who's Hiring

  • Burns & McDonnell
    Burns & McDonnell12
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    MBACSi9
  • Marker
    Marker9
  • Michels
    Michels6
  • OhioHealth
    OhioHealth6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate12
  • Energy3
  • Manufacturing3
  • Healthcare & Medical Services3
  • Consulting & Professional Services3

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 Burns & McDonnell, MBACSi, and Marker and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 46% of construction project lead openings tied to Columbus are remote or hybrid as of August 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.

Which industries hire the most construction project leads in Columbus?

The sectors hiring the most construction project leads in Columbus are Construction & Real Estate, Energy, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Columbus's sustained investment in mixed-use development, healthcare facility expansion, and public infrastructure keeps demand across those sectors consistently above the national average for the metro.

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