Project Consultant

Project Management Consultants (PMC) , a wholly owned subsidiary of Thompson Hine LLP, is seeking a Project Consultant to join our nationally recognized consulting firm to work alongside and support senior consulting staff on delivering complex, high-stakes construction projects. This role is suitable for a professional with relevant experience in architecture, engineering, construction management, or contracting, in the areas of hospitality, education, arenas, public facilities, assisted living/care facilities and housing, and offers an exceptional opportunity to work on landmark civic, cultural, and institutional projects, gain direct mentorship from industry veterans, and develop the skills and client relationships needed for long‑term advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Support: Assist senior consultants in managing project schedules, budgets, and scopes, ensuring alignment with client goals.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare meeting agendas, prepare and distribute meeting notes, prepare progress reports, and presentation materials; track project milestones and deliverables.
• Technical Coordination: Review design documents, construction submittals, and change orders; assist with quality control and constructability reviews. Review project pay applications and detail to ensure alignment with schedule of values and contracts.
• Stakeholder Communication: Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and public‑sector stakeholders; help facilitate consensus‑building.
• Field Involvement: Attend job site meetings, document progress, and assist with issue resolution.
• Risk & Compliance Monitoring: Help track potential risks, verify contract compliance, and support claims avoidance.
• Mentorship & Learning: Work closely with senior staff to learn PMC’s facilitation‑based approach to owner’s representation and project governance.

• Experience: 10–15 years of experience in the design and construction industry, trained as an architect, engineer, construction manager, or contractor, with experience managing multiple consultants.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with project delivery methods (CM‑at‑Risk, Design‑Build, Design‑Bid‑Build) and the design–construction process from concept through closeout.
• Communication Skills: Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills; able to interact confidently with diverse project stakeholders.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret construction documents, track project metrics, and identify potential risks.
• Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a project team.
• Technology: Proficiency with industry tools such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, and other collaborative platforms.

Julia Zerman (Director of Legal Recruiting)