Assistant Project Manager Jobs in Ohio
Assistant Project Manager jobs in Ohio are concentrated in construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure development, with demand at every level from entry-level coordinators to senior associates ready to step into full PM roles. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor most of the hiring, where firms like Turner Construction, Procter and Gamble, and Nationwide have longstanding Ohio operations and consistent need for project support staff. The most in-demand specialties are commercial construction, IT project coordination, and capital improvement programs tied to Ohio's ongoing infrastructure investment. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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SSOE is looking to hire an Assistant Project Manager (Pharmaceutical Facilities) to join our Industrial Facilities Design team. The selected individual will have the opportunity to support our Facilities Battery/Complex Projects Operation projects and Project Management Team. This person will assist Senior Project Managers and Project Managers with day to day project tasks, work plans, schedules and budgets and will have opportunities to manage "small" and/or low-complexity projects.
Why Join SSOE?
At SSOE, you'll work with exceptional colleagues, support Fortune 100 clients, and contribute to some of the most challenging and rewarding projects in the industrial marketplace. Our employee-owned culture, strong financial performance, and commitment to professional growth provide a unique opportunity to build a long-term career.
What We Offer
- Competitive Compensation: Salary: $60k - $90k / year depending on location, education, experience, and certifications
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), professional development and training, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
Additional Perks
- Continuous Learning: Embrace a culture of perpetual learning where curiosity is celebrated, innovative ideas are welcomed, and your career growth aspirations are fully supported.
- Career Stability: A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.
- Career Advancement: Embark on a structured career journey with abundant opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Holistic Compensation: A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that supports your physical and mental health, encourages work-life balance, and empowers your career advancement and financial success.
Key Responsibilities:
The following duties are typical of the position, but are not all encompassing. Responsibilities include those required to deliver quality service on schedule and within budget in a team environment.
- Assist Sr. Project Managers and/or Project Manager with day to day project tasks, staffing to fee, work plans, schedules, budgets, etc.
- Assist in preparing project plans, budgets, control procedures, etc.
- Manage "small" and/or low-complexity projects. (Under the supervision of a Project Manager or Section Manager).
- Audits client billings for Project Manager approval.
- May be the primary communication link between project teams, consultants and outsourcing partners.
- Follows established procedures to effectively administer project, (i.e., construction cost estimating, correspondence, documents controls, etc.)
- Communicates client's requirements to each discipline.
- Participates on client contact and business development activities.
- Participates in preparing proposals including leading developing low-complexity proposals.
- Assist in the collection of past due accounts.
- May assist in the training of other Assistant Project Managers or project team members to familiarize them with SSOE or the client's specific requirements.
- May attend client meetings to take meeting minutes and prepare for distribution.
- Assist in logging Request for Information, (RFI), submittals, filing and productivity weekly project reports.
- Assist in coordinating meetings and establishes all paper flow and document control with client, contractors, regulatory agencies and others involved.
- May travel to other SSOE offices and/or client locations for coordination purposes or to provide training.
- Coordinates printing and processing of bulletin and addendum assembly with Project Management Assistant, (PMA). Coordinates all printing, assembly and distribution of construction documents being issued for bids.
- Coordinate the completion and distribution of client as-recorded drawings and project close out documents.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Qualifications You’ll Need On Day One:
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering which qualifies for licensure in the state of practice or an Associate degree in the engineering field is preferred.
- CAPM Certification is encouraged.
- A minimum one (1) year experience as an Engineer 1 or a minimum three (3) years related experience.
- Travel required.
- Good facilitator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experienced in the following software packages: (Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and CADD).
- Valid driver's license required. May be waived for international assignments.
SSOE is looking to hire an Assistant Project Manager (Pharmaceutical Facilities) to join our Industrial Facilities Design team. The selected individual will have the opportunity to support our Facilities Battery/Complex Projects Operation projects and Project Management Team. This person will assist Senior Project Managers and Project Managers with day to day project tasks, work plans, schedules and budgets and will have opportunities to manage "small" and/or low-complexity projects.
Why Join SSOE?
At SSOE, you'll work with exceptional colleagues, support Fortune 100 clients, and contribute to some of the most challenging and rewarding projects in the industrial marketplace. Our employee-owned culture, strong financial performance, and commitment to professional growth provide a unique opportunity to build a long-term career.
What We Offer
- Competitive Compensation: Salary: $60k - $90k / year depending on location, education, experience, and certifications
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), professional development and training, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
Additional Perks
- Continuous Learning: Embrace a culture of perpetual learning where curiosity is celebrated, innovative ideas are welcomed, and your career growth aspirations are fully supported.
- Career Stability: A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.
- Career Advancement: Embark on a structured career journey with abundant opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Holistic Compensation: A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that supports your physical and mental health, encourages work-life balance, and empowers your career advancement and financial success.
Key Responsibilities:
The following duties are typical of the position, but are not all encompassing. Responsibilities include those required to deliver quality service on schedule and within budget in a team environment.
- Assist Sr. Project Managers and/or Project Manager with day to day project tasks, staffing to fee, work plans, schedules, budgets, etc.
- Assist in preparing project plans, budgets, control procedures, etc.
- Manage "small" and/or low-complexity projects. (Under the supervision of a Project Manager or Section Manager).
- Audits client billings for Project Manager approval.
- May be the primary communication link between project teams, consultants and outsourcing partners.
- Follows established procedures to effectively administer project, (i.e., construction cost estimating, correspondence, documents controls, etc.)
- Communicates client's requirements to each discipline.
- Participates on client contact and business development activities.
- Participates in preparing proposals including leading developing low-complexity proposals.
- Assist in the collection of past due accounts.
- May assist in the training of other Assistant Project Managers or project team members to familiarize them with SSOE or the client's specific requirements.
- May attend client meetings to take meeting minutes and prepare for distribution.
- Assist in logging Request for Information, (RFI), submittals, filing and productivity weekly project reports.
- Assist in coordinating meetings and establishes all paper flow and document control with client, contractors, regulatory agencies and others involved.
- May travel to other SSOE offices and/or client locations for coordination purposes or to provide training.
- Coordinates printing and processing of bulletin and addendum assembly with Project Management Assistant, (PMA). Coordinates all printing, assembly and distribution of construction documents being issued for bids.
- Coordinate the completion and distribution of client as-recorded drawings and project close out documents.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Qualifications You’ll Need On Day One:
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering which qualifies for licensure in the state of practice or an Associate degree in the engineering field is preferred.
- CAPM Certification is encouraged.
- A minimum one (1) year experience as an Engineer 1 or a minimum three (3) years related experience.
- Travel required.
- Good facilitator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experienced in the following software packages: (Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and CADD).
- Valid driver's license required. May be waived for international assignments.
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- Construction & Real Estate
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- Consulting & Professional Services
- Energy
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant project manager jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field
- One to three years of project coordination or construction support experience
- Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, MS Project, or Primavera
- Familiarity with contract documents, RFIs, submittals, and project scheduling processes
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent project tasks
- PMI Project Management Professional certification or active pursuit of PMP credential
Assistant Project Manager Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a assistant project manager in Ohio?
Most Ohio employers require a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, business administration, or a related field, followed by internship or coordinator-level experience. Ohio does not issue a state license specific to assistant project managers, but earning a PMI Certified Associate in Project Management credential strengthens applications considerably. Large Ohio construction firms and corporate employers typically hire new graduates into project engineer or project coordinator roles as the direct entry point into the assistant PM track.
Which companies hire assistant project managers in Ohio?
Companies currently hiring assistant project managers in Ohio include Superior, Jobot, and Quanta Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's concentration of construction firms, healthcare systems, and manufacturing headquarters means openings appear across a wider range of industries than in most other states.
Which Ohio cities have the most assistant project manager jobs?
Columbus, Cincinnati, and Akron have the most assistant project manager openings in Ohio. Columbus drives volume through its fast-growing commercial construction sector and major corporate headquarters, Cleveland adds demand from industrial and infrastructure projects along Lake Erie, and Cincinnati benefits from a dense cluster of consumer goods and manufacturing firms with active capital programs.
Are there remote assistant project manager jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since assistant project managers often need to be on-site to review work, attend progress meetings, and coordinate with trades. About 0% of assistant project manager openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to be in IT project coordination or software implementation rather than construction or facilities management.
How can I get hired as a assistant project manager in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to project coordinator or project engineer roles at Ohio-based construction firms or corporate project management offices, which treat those titles as direct feeders into the assistant PM level. Companies like Turner Construction and large Ohio healthcare systems such as Cleveland Clinic and OhioHealth run structured internship and new-graduate programs that place candidates without prior experience. Earning the PMI Certified Associate in Project Management credential before applying gives candidates a concrete edge when competing against others with similar academic backgrounds.
Where can I find and apply to assistant project manager jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to assistant project manager jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across construction, manufacturing, IT, and corporate sectors. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and target location, and apply directly to whichever positions fit.
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