Project Lead Jobs in Columbus, OH

Project Lead jobs in Columbus are in strong demand, concentrated in the Short North, downtown, and the Easton area across tech, healthcare, and construction sectors. Employers hiring right now include Burns & McDonnell, Quanta Services, and Quanta Infrastructure Solutions. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles309+
Top employerBurns & McDonnell
Work type79% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's
Companies hiring100+

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L3Harris
Assistant Project Manager
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L3Harris
New 51m ago
Assistant Project Manager
L3Harris
Columbus, Ohio
Project & Program Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Business Operations
Project Management
Procurement & Purchasing
$63k - $94k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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JPMorganChase
Solution Analyst / Technical Project Manager
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JPMorganChase
New 6h ago
Solution Analyst / Technical Project Manager
JPMorganChase
Columbus, Ohio
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Business Analysis
Data Science & Analytics
Project Management
Technical Program Management
On-Site
None

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Qualdoc
Project Manager - Power Systems
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Qualdoc
Added 1d ago
Project Manager - Power Systems
Qualdoc
Columbus, Ohio
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in business

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Columbus State Community College
ERP Project Manager
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Columbus State Community College
Added 1d ago
ERP Project Manager
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, Ohio
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Burns & McDonnell
Assistant Project Manager - Mission Critical (Columbus)
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Burns & McDonnell
Added 1d ago
Assistant Project Manager - Mission Critical (Columbus)
Burns & McDonnell
Columbus, Ohio
Cloud Engineering
Data Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$130k - $220k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
5,001-10,000

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Project Lead Job Market in Columbus

Who's Hiring

  • Burns & McDonnell
    Burns & McDonnell17
  • Quanta Services
    Quanta Services10
  • Quanta Infrastructure Solutions
    Quanta Infrastructure Solutions9
  • PRIME AE Group
    PRIME AE Group7
  • Turner Construction Company
    Turner Construction Company7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate59
  • Consulting & Professional Services51
  • Energy12
  • Transportation & Logistics7
  • Healthcare & Medical Services6

Project Lead Jobs in Columbus: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a project lead job in Columbus?

Your best path into a project lead role in Columbus is targeting the city's dominant hiring sectors: healthcare systems on the east side, technology firms downtown, and commercial construction companies throughout the metro. Candidates who combine a PMP certification or equivalent credential with demonstrated cross-functional team experience stand out. Networking through Columbus-area PMI chapter events also opens doors that online applications alone don't.

Which companies hire project leads in Columbus?

Employers hiring project leads in Columbus right now include Burns & McDonnell, Quanta Services, and Quanta Infrastructure Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Columbus attracts a mix of large regional employers, national insurers with major operations downtown, and mid-size technology and construction firms that rely heavily on project lead talent.

Are there remote project lead jobs in Columbus?

Yes, though availability depends heavily on the role type. About 21% of project lead openings tied to Columbus are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with the remote options concentrating in software delivery, IT infrastructure, and operations rather than construction or facilities management. Columbus-based tech and insurance employers tend to offer the most flexible arrangements.

How can I get a project lead job in Columbus with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in Columbus is starting as a project coordinator or associate at one of the city's large healthcare systems, insurance carriers, or IT services firms, then moving into a project lead role after 12 to 18 months. Volunteering to own a workstream on an internal initiative, even in an unrelated department, builds the demonstrable ownership experience Columbus hiring managers look for before promoting or hiring at the lead level.

Which industries hire the most project leads in Columbus?

Most project lead openings in Columbus sit in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Columbus's identity as a headquarters city for insurance companies, a growing tech hub, and one of the Midwest's busiest commercial construction markets drives consistent demand across all three sectors.

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