Project Manager Jobs in Ohio

Project Manager jobs in Ohio are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in construction, healthcare, information technology, and manufacturing sectors at every level from entry-level coordinator through senior program manager. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor the bulk of openings, where major employers like Nationwide, Cleveland Clinic, and Procter and Gamble maintain large project management functions. IT project management, construction project management, and healthcare operations are the specialties Ohio employers seek most consistently. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles157+
Top employerSuperior
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring61
Work type56% On-site
Top industryRetail

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Riverside Research
Technical Project Manager
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Riverside Research
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Technical Project Manager
Riverside Research
Dayton, Ohio
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$100k - $150k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
501-1,000

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KBR
Project Manager
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KBR
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Project Manager
KBR
Beavercreek, Ohio
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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ATI Restoration
Project Manager
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ATI Restoration
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Project Manager
ATI Restoration
Cleveland, Ohio
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$70k - $90k/yr
Forklift Certification
1,001-5,000

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Fiorilli Construction, Inc.
Commercial Construction Project Manager
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Fiorilli Construction, Inc.
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Commercial Construction Project Manager
Fiorilli Construction, Inc.
Richfield, Ohio
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
Hybrid

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VeeRteq Solutions Inc.
Construction Project Manager
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VeeRteq Solutions Inc.
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Construction Project Manager
VeeRteq Solutions Inc.
Columbus, Ohio
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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Project Manager Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Cleveland
7 jobs
Dayton
6 jobs
New Albany
6 jobs
Akron
5 jobs
Toledo
4 jobs
Canton
3 jobs
Perrysburg
3 jobs

Project Manager Job Market in Ohio

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

Who's Hiring

Superior
Superior8 open roles
SSOE
SSOE4 open roles
The Walsh
The Walsh4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Education
  • Law & Legal Services
  • Technology & Software
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

What Ohio Employers Look For

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

  • PMP certification preferred or required by most mid-to-large Ohio employers
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, construction management, or a related field
  • Three or more years managing project timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or Smartsheet
  • Experience with Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies depending on industry
  • Strong communication skills for coordinating with stakeholders across multiple departments

Project Manager Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project manager in Ohio?

Most project manager roles in Ohio require a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, construction management, or a related discipline, followed by hands-on experience leading projects. The most widely recognized credential is the Project Management Professional certification issued by the Project Management Institute, which Ohio employers across healthcare, IT, and construction consistently request. Ohio has no state-issued license specific to general project management, though construction-focused roles may align with Ohio contractor licensing requirements.

How much do project managers make in Ohio?

Project managers in Ohio earn a median of about $166,870 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $117,640 for the lowest 10% to over $220,990 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire project managers in Ohio?

Employers hiring project managers in Ohio right now include Superior, SSOE, and The Walsh, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's mix of large healthcare systems, insurance headquarters, manufacturing firms, and technology operations means demand for project managers cuts across multiple industries in the state.

Which Ohio cities have the most project manager jobs?

Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland have the most project manager openings in Ohio. Columbus leads as the state capital and a growing technology and insurance hub, Cleveland draws demand through its large healthcare and manufacturing base anchored by systems like Cleveland Clinic and employers in the industrial corridor, and Cincinnati's concentration of consumer goods, financial services, and logistics companies sustains consistent hiring.

Are there remote project manager jobs in Ohio?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 44% of project manager openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the role centers on coordination, documentation, and communication that translates well to distributed work. IT project management and program management roles in healthcare administration are the most consistently remote-eligible specialties among Ohio listings.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving into a project coordinator or project assistant role, which large Ohio employers like Nationwide, OhioHealth, and JobsOhio-funded technology firms post as stepping stones that do not require prior project management experience. Completing the Google Project Management Certificate or earning a CAPM credential from the Project Management Institute signals readiness to Ohio hiring managers before you hold the PMP. Lateral moves from roles like operations analyst, business analyst, or administrative coordinator are common, as those positions develop the scheduling and stakeholder communication skills Ohio employers look for first.

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

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

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