Electrical Project Manager Jobs in Ohio
Electrical Project Manager jobs in Ohio are in steady demand, with hiring concentrated in commercial and industrial construction, utility infrastructure, and manufacturing plant upgrades across a market that ranges from entry-level project coordinators to senior project executives. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati are the largest hiring metros, home to established employers such as FirstEnergy, EMCOR Group, and Messer Construction. The most in-demand specialties in Ohio are utility-scale power distribution, industrial automation, and large-scale commercial build-outs tied to the state's growing data center and semiconductor corridor. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Electrical Equipment Project Manager
Location: Marietta, OH
Job Type: Full-Time Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $120,000/year (Higher compensation available based on experience)
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee custom electrical equipment projects from initial requirements through engineering, manufacturing, testing, shipment, and final closeout. This role coordinates customers and internal teams to keep engineered-to-order projects on schedule, within requirements, and moving efficiently through production.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage project execution from requirements capture through engineering, procurement, production, testing, shipment, and closeout.
- Serve as the primary customer contact throughout the project.
- Coordinate activities across Sales, Application Engineering, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, Quality, and Logistics.
- Build and maintain project schedules, milestones, and delivery timelines.
- Align schedules with material availability, production capacity, and long-lead items.
- Lead project kickoff meetings and track open actions through completion.
- Manage customer requests, engineering changes, and related schedule impacts.
- Coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), documentation packages, customer witness testing, and shipment readiness.
- Identify project risks and drive timely corrective actions.
- Maintain project status reports, schedule updates, and on-time delivery metrics.
- Manage multiple complex projects while maintaining strong customer communication and internal coordination.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of project management experience in manufacturing, electrical equipment, or an electromechanical environment.
- Experience managing engineered-to-order or custom manufacturing projects.
- Strong knowledge of project scheduling, order management, and long-lead material coordination.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications.
- Experience working with engineering, supply chain, production, and quality teams.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and project scheduling tools such as MS Project or Smartsheet.
- Strong customer service, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with electrical power distribution equipment, including switchgear, PDCs, RPPs, STS, or UPS systems.
- PMP certification or active pursuit of certification.
- Knowledge of UL, NEC, ANSI, or related electrical industry standards.
- Experience coordinating FATs and customer witness testing.
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
Benefits & Growth
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Career development and advancement opportunities.
- Collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Electrical Equipment Project Manager
Location: Marietta, OH
Job Type: Full-Time Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $120,000/year (Higher compensation available based on experience)
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee custom electrical equipment projects from initial requirements through engineering, manufacturing, testing, shipment, and final closeout. This role coordinates customers and internal teams to keep engineered-to-order projects on schedule, within requirements, and moving efficiently through production.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage project execution from requirements capture through engineering, procurement, production, testing, shipment, and closeout.
- Serve as the primary customer contact throughout the project.
- Coordinate activities across Sales, Application Engineering, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, Quality, and Logistics.
- Build and maintain project schedules, milestones, and delivery timelines.
- Align schedules with material availability, production capacity, and long-lead items.
- Lead project kickoff meetings and track open actions through completion.
- Manage customer requests, engineering changes, and related schedule impacts.
- Coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), documentation packages, customer witness testing, and shipment readiness.
- Identify project risks and drive timely corrective actions.
- Maintain project status reports, schedule updates, and on-time delivery metrics.
- Manage multiple complex projects while maintaining strong customer communication and internal coordination.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of project management experience in manufacturing, electrical equipment, or an electromechanical environment.
- Experience managing engineered-to-order or custom manufacturing projects.
- Strong knowledge of project scheduling, order management, and long-lead material coordination.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications.
- Experience working with engineering, supply chain, production, and quality teams.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and project scheduling tools such as MS Project or Smartsheet.
- Strong customer service, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with electrical power distribution equipment, including switchgear, PDCs, RPPs, STS, or UPS systems.
- PMP certification or active pursuit of certification.
- Knowledge of UL, NEC, ANSI, or related electrical industry standards.
- Experience coordinating FATs and customer witness testing.
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
Benefits & Growth
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Career development and advancement opportunities.
- Collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Construction & Real Estate
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical project manager jobs across Ohio.
- Active Ohio electrical contractor license or recognition of equivalent credential by the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or a closely related technical field
- Five or more years of experience managing electrical construction or industrial projects
- Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting electrical drawings, specifications, and single-line diagrams
- Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or Microsoft Project
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential preferred by most Ohio hiring managers
Electrical Project Manager Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical project manager in Ohio?
The most direct path is completing a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or construction management, then accumulating field experience as an electrical foreman or project engineer before moving into a management role. Ohio does not issue a statewide electrical project manager license, but most employers require that lead project managers hold or oversee work under an Ohio electrical contractor license issued through the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board. Adding a PMP credential from the Project Management Institute strengthens candidacy significantly with Ohio's larger contractors and utilities.
Which companies hire electrical project managers in Ohio?
Employers hiring electrical project managers in Ohio right now include GPD, ROMANOFF, and Osborn Engineering, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Ohio's concentration of utility providers, industrial manufacturers, and large commercial general contractors means hiring activity is relatively consistent year-round rather than seasonal.
Which Ohio cities have the most electrical project manager jobs?
Columbus, Gahanna, and Cincinnati have the most electrical project manager openings in Ohio. Columbus drives volume through its rapidly expanding data center corridor and commercial development boom, Cleveland's industrial base and FirstEnergy headquarters anchor the northeast, and Cincinnati's dense manufacturing and infrastructure sector keeps demand steady in the southwest corner of the state.
Are there remote electrical project manager jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. Electrical project management is an inherently site-dependent role, requiring regular visits to job sites, coordination with crews, and on-site inspections. About 11% of electrical project manager openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in pre-construction planning, estimating oversight, or program-level management rather than active construction supervision.
How can I get hired as a electrical project manager in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is starting as an electrical project engineer or project coordinator at a mid-size Ohio electrical contractor, where you shadow senior PMs and own discrete scopes before leading full projects. Companies such as Messer Construction and EMCOR's Ohio subsidiaries run structured associate PM programs for candidates with an engineering or construction management degree and internship experience. Completing an IBEW apprenticeship and then transitioning to the management track is another credible route, especially for candidates without a four-year degree. Earning an entry-level PMP or CAPM credential from the Project Management Institute gives Ohio hiring managers a concrete signal of commitment.
Where can I find and apply to electrical project manager jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to electrical project manager jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and preferred region, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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