Project Controls Manager Jobs in Ohio

Project Controls Manager jobs in Ohio are actively recruited across construction, infrastructure, energy, and advanced manufacturing, with openings at every level from project controls coordinator through senior program controls manager. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati account for the largest share of postings, anchored by major employers such as Jacobs Engineering, AECOM, and Nationwide Children's Hospital. The most in-demand specialties in Ohio are earned value management, schedule analysis for large capital programs, and cost control on infrastructure and utilities projects. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles31
Top employerAegis Project Controls
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring20
Work type50% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Project Controls Specialist - Data Center
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Project Controls Specialist - Data Center
Clutter
Columbus, Ohio
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$81k - $108k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in finance
501-1,000

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Senior Construction Project Manager – Data Center Controls
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Senior Construction Project Manager – Data Center Controls
JSET Automated Technologies
Columbus, Ohio
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Strategy & Corporate Development
Bachelor's degree in business administration

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Project Cost Controls Specialist II
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Project Cost Controls Specialist II
Fluor Corp.
Piketon, Ohio
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$83k - $154k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Director of Project Controls
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Director of Project Controls
Bishopric Industries
Blue Ash, Ohio
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Marketing
$150k - $160k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
51-200

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Intermediate Project Controls Specialist
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Intermediate Project Controls Specialist
ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.
Lewis Center, Ohio
Logistics & Fleet Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
Master production scheduling (MPS)
1,001-5,000

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Project Controls Manager Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Columbus
6 jobs
Piketon
4 jobs
Akron
3 jobs
Cleveland
2 jobs
Mason
1 job
Canton
1 job
Findlay
1 job
Ironton
1 job
Blue Ash
1 job

Project Controls Manager Job Market in Ohio

A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Aegis Project Controls6 open roles
JSET Automated Technologies3 open roles
FirstEnergy2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Ohio Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project controls manager jobs across Ohio.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field required
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project for schedule development and control
  • Experience applying earned value management on capital or infrastructure programs
  • PMI Planning and Scheduling Professional or AACE certification strongly preferred by Ohio employers
  • Minimum five years of project controls or project management experience in a relevant industry
  • Strong written reporting skills to communicate cost and schedule status to Ohio project stakeholders

Project Controls Manager Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project controls manager in Ohio?

Most project controls managers in Ohio enter the role through a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field, followed by several years in scheduling, cost engineering, or project management. Ohio does not require a state-issued license for this role, but employers consistently favor candidates who hold AACE International credentials such as the Planning and Scheduling Professional or Certified Cost Professional, which signal demonstrated technical competence and help candidates stand out in Ohio's competitive capital-projects market.

How much do project controls managers make in Ohio?

Project controls managers in Ohio earn a median of about $95,770 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,280 for the lowest 10% to over $160,570 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire project controls managers in Ohio?

Employers hiring project controls managers in Ohio right now include Aegis Project Controls, JSET Automated Technologies, and FirstEnergy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's concentration of large engineering firms, utilities, and healthcare capital programs means hiring activity is fairly consistent throughout the year rather than tied to a single sector's seasonal cycles.

Which Ohio cities have the most project controls manager jobs?

The cities with the most project controls manager openings in Ohio are Columbus, Piketon, and Akron. Columbus leads because of its density of state agency capital projects, large health systems, and corporate headquarters, while Cleveland's industrial base and ongoing infrastructure investment keep demand steady, and Cincinnati's manufacturing and construction activity rounds out the top markets.

Are there remote project controls manager jobs in Ohio?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since the role often requires on-site schedule walks and direct coordination with field teams. About 50% of project controls manager openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most feasible for the reporting, cost forecasting, and earned value analysis portions of the job rather than hands-on schedule monitoring.

How can I get hired as a project controls manager in Ohio with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a junior project controls analyst or project coordinator role at a large Ohio engineering or construction firm, where you support scheduling and cost reporting under senior staff. Companies such as Jacobs, AECOM, and large Ohio utilities regularly bring on entry-level planners from university programs at Ohio State, University of Cincinnati, or Cleveland State. Earning an AACE Student Membership and completing a Primavera P6 certification before applying gives candidates a measurable edge over other applicants without field experience.

Where can I find and apply to project controls manager jobs in Ohio?

You can find and apply to project controls manager jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across industries including construction, energy, healthcare capital programs, and advanced manufacturing. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly to each one.

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