Project Cost Manager Jobs in Ohio
Project Cost Manager jobs in Ohio are steadily active, with demand concentrated in construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, and energy sectors and openings at every level from entry-level estimating roles through senior program cost leads. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor the bulk of hiring, where established employers like Turner Construction, DPR Construction, and Jacobs Engineering maintain lasting Ohio operations. Cost controls on large-scale industrial, commercial, and public works projects drive the most consistent openings, with scheduling integration and earned value management among the most sought-after specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems Division (EESS) is currently seeking a Project Cost Controls Specialist. This role can be based remote within the following states: Con necticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.
The purpose of this position is to provide project cost tracking, project forecasting, ongoing cost estimate validation, creation of purchase requisitions, material and equipment subcontractor/vendor requests for pricing, submittal generation/oversight, document control, and warranty support. The Senior Project Controls Engineer is also responsible for development and oversight of the Cost Tracker for each project to provide financial oversight for the region as well as supporting intercompany equipment price negotiations. Preferably, successful candidate demonstrates proficiency in systems such as Vista, Bidman, Oracle, and Microsoft Office.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 - $143,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and maintain project cost tracking tools, including creation of project Cost Trackers from awarded project budgets, and provide ongoing cost analysis and estimate validation.
- Lead bi-weekly project financial review meetings and support project forecasting activities, including monthly regional forecasts and mid-month forecast updates.
- Support project execution through development of bills of materials, equipment order management, and coordination with Project Managers on project procurement activities.
- Collaborate with external vendors, Eaton manufacturing facilities, and service organizations to obtain quotations, negotiate pricing, and identify optimal project solutions.
- Review change order proposals for contractual compliance and support margin optimization efforts throughout the project lifecycle.
- Monitor equipment orders and delivery schedules, providing order status updates and delivery forecasts during project review meetings.
- Support the preparation and submission of project documentation, including submittals, document control, and project closeout activities.
- Provide Bidman proposal support, process equipment order entry, and coordinate technical and commercial requirements with internal stakeholders.
- Manage intercompany warranty claims and provide ongoing administrative and operational support for project equipment orders.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in project cost controls, project coordination, engineering, finance, accounting, estimating, procurement, or contract administration.
- Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future. Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position. To be considered, candidates must currently reside in one of the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia. Active-duty military applicants are exempt from this requirement.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in electrical assemblies, electrical distribution or power protection technology
- Demonstrates proficiency in systems such as Vista, Bidman, Oracle, and Microsoft Office Professional Engineer qualification
- Working understanding of Project Management including scheduling software (Primavera P6 or MS Project)
- Understanding of Revenue Recognition and SOX rules requirements
- Experience with Eaton products specifically: switchgear, panel/switch boards, and transformers
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All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems Division (EESS) is currently seeking a Project Cost Controls Specialist. This role can be based remote within the following states: Con necticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.
The purpose of this position is to provide project cost tracking, project forecasting, ongoing cost estimate validation, creation of purchase requisitions, material and equipment subcontractor/vendor requests for pricing, submittal generation/oversight, document control, and warranty support. The Senior Project Controls Engineer is also responsible for development and oversight of the Cost Tracker for each project to provide financial oversight for the region as well as supporting intercompany equipment price negotiations. Preferably, successful candidate demonstrates proficiency in systems such as Vista, Bidman, Oracle, and Microsoft Office.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 - $143,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and maintain project cost tracking tools, including creation of project Cost Trackers from awarded project budgets, and provide ongoing cost analysis and estimate validation.
- Lead bi-weekly project financial review meetings and support project forecasting activities, including monthly regional forecasts and mid-month forecast updates.
- Support project execution through development of bills of materials, equipment order management, and coordination with Project Managers on project procurement activities.
- Collaborate with external vendors, Eaton manufacturing facilities, and service organizations to obtain quotations, negotiate pricing, and identify optimal project solutions.
- Review change order proposals for contractual compliance and support margin optimization efforts throughout the project lifecycle.
- Monitor equipment orders and delivery schedules, providing order status updates and delivery forecasts during project review meetings.
- Support the preparation and submission of project documentation, including submittals, document control, and project closeout activities.
- Provide Bidman proposal support, process equipment order entry, and coordinate technical and commercial requirements with internal stakeholders.
- Manage intercompany warranty claims and provide ongoing administrative and operational support for project equipment orders.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in project cost controls, project coordination, engineering, finance, accounting, estimating, procurement, or contract administration.
- Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future. Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position. To be considered, candidates must currently reside in one of the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia. Active-duty military applicants are exempt from this requirement.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in electrical assemblies, electrical distribution or power protection technology
- Demonstrates proficiency in systems such as Vista, Bidman, Oracle, and Microsoft Office Professional Engineer qualification
- Working understanding of Project Management including scheduling software (Primavera P6 or MS Project)
- Understanding of Revenue Recognition and SOX rules requirements
- Experience with Eaton products specifically: switchgear, panel/switch boards, and transformers
#LI-JM3
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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Project Cost Manager Job Market in Ohio
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Construction & Real Estate
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project cost manager jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, finance, or a related field required
- Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or PMI-SP certification preferred by most Ohio employers
- Three to seven years of cost control experience on construction or capital projects
- Proficiency in cost management software such as Primavera P6, SAP, or Oracle Unifier
- Demonstrated experience building cost reports, forecasts, and earned value analysis
- Strong knowledge of Ohio public procurement standards and change order documentation processes
Project Cost Manager Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project cost manager in Ohio?
Most Ohio employers require a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, accounting, or a related discipline as the foundation. Ohio does not issue a state-specific license for project cost managers, so the path runs through professional certifications: the AACE International Certified Cost Professional credential and the PMI Scheduling Professional designation carry the most weight with Ohio contractors and capital project owners. Gaining experience on Ohio public infrastructure or commercial construction projects accelerates hiring.
How much do project cost managers make in Ohio?
Project cost 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 cost managers in Ohio?
Employers hiring project cost managers in Ohio right now include MGAC, Eaton, and Quanta Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Ohio's concentration of large-scale infrastructure, industrial, and commercial development projects means demand is spread across general contractors, engineering firms, utilities, and owner organizations throughout the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most project cost manager jobs?
Raymond, Columbus, and Parma have the most project cost manager openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its rapid commercial and public infrastructure growth tied to state government contracts and major corporate campuses, while Cleveland's industrial and energy sector base and Cincinnati's manufacturing and construction activity each sustain strong hiring across both private firms and owner organizations.
Are there remote project cost manager jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're limited. Project cost management involves frequent collaboration with on-site teams, field walkthroughs, and real-time budget reviews that favor in-person or hybrid arrangements. About 33% of project cost manager openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. The portions of the role most suited to remote work include financial reporting, variance analysis, and cost forecasting rather than active construction phase oversight.
How can I get hired as a project cost manager in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a cost engineer, project controls analyst, or estimating assistant on a construction or capital project team. Large Ohio general contractors and engineering firms such as Turner Construction and Jacobs Engineering hire entry-level project controls staff and often provide internal training on cost management tools. A degree in construction management or engineering combined with an AACE student membership and proficiency in Primavera P6 gives candidates a concrete edge when applying for junior roles.
Where can I find and apply to project cost manager jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to project cost manager jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to each listing.
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