When a global giant like Procter & Gamble makes a $300 million commitment to a city like Mason, it’s not just about adding square footage—it’s about shaping the future of innovation, jobs, and opportunity for an entire region.
P&G’s upcoming expansion of its Mason Business Center—already one of the most advanced R&D campuses in the country—will add 500,000 square feet of cutting-edge space dedicated to research, development, and the kind of real-world testing that leads to the products millions of families use every day.
But what does this mean for the people on the ground—especially for the construction talent, project managers, and skilled professionals who build these innovations from the ground up?
Let’s break it down.
The Big Picture: Innovation Meets Opportunity
Construction kicks off in late 2024, and over the next several years, the P&G Mason campus will transform into the company’s largest R&D hub in the world. That’s no small feat.
This new expansion will serve as the home base for their Beauty, Baby, Feminine, and Family Care R&D teams—complete with high-tech labs, pilot plants, testing facilities, and collaborative spaces. It's the kind of environment that fuels creativity, experimentation, and breakthroughs.
But before a single formula is tested, a lot of building has to happen. And that’s where our industry comes in.
Hundreds of Construction Jobs—Over Several Years
This isn’t a quick build-and-done. It’s a multi-phase project that will unfold through 2030, requiring everything from site prep and structural work to MEP systems, interiors, and sustainability features.
We’re talking about long-term demand for:
- Skilled tradespeople
- Construction project managers
- Engineers with R&D and cleanroom experience
- Specialists in lab design, LEED-certification, and sustainable construction
And because of the phased nature, there’s potential for ongoing work—renovations, maintenance, and upgrades—even after the ribbon-cutting.
An Economic Engine for the Region
With a total workforce of over 3,600 employees and contractors planned for the site, the expansion is expected to have a ripple effect across the local economy.
The City of Mason and Warren County are investing in the future too—offering a $34 million incentive package to support the build. And with an estimated $160 million in annual payroll from P&G alone, Mason is well on its way to becoming the epicentre of Ohio’s growing bioscience and R&D corridor.
Local suppliers, logistics firms, and support services? They’re all about to get busier.
What This Means for You—If You’re in Construction
At Placed, we work with project managers and skilled construction professionals who aren’t just looking for “the next job”—they’re looking for the next big project that moves their career forward.
This expansion offers:
- Stability through a multi-year timeline
- A chance to work on one of the most sophisticated builds in the region
- An opportunity to gain experience in high-tech, sustainable construction
- A foot in the door with one of the world’s most respected companies
And for local talent, it’s a chance to stay close to home while doing nationally significant work.
This P&G expansion is more than concrete and glass—it’s a blueprint for the region’s future. It shows what’s possible when public-private partnerships come together with long-term vision, and it creates real openings for professionals who want to build more than buildings—they want to build legacy.
If you're a professional ready to make a move—or a company navigating Ohio’s growing talent needs—we’re here to connect the dots.
At Placed, we’re here to support that momentum. Let’s build something meaningful—together.
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