Ferretti Search is delighted to partner with a growing infrastructure and utility services organization to locate their next Project Manager focused on engineering-driven distribution projects. This is a newly created, high-urgency role supporting a large, multi-project utility program with heavy emphasis on scheduling, reporting, and hands-on project execution.
Location: Columbus, OH (On-site preferred, some hybrid flexibility possible case by case)
Compensation: $120,000–$140,000 base salary, with flexibility up to ~$150,000 for an ideal candidate
Additional Compensation: Bonus eligibility around 10 percent possible
Schedule: Full-time, primarily on-site
What’s in it for you?
• High visibility, newly created role: Step into a position with immediate ownership over a critical utility program running multiple parallel projects.
• Program-level responsibility: Manage a portfolio of distribution-focused projects rather than a single long-duration build.
• Hands-on environment: This is a do-and-lead role for someone who enjoys owning schedules, reporting, and execution details.
• Growth-oriented organization: Join a mid-sized, expanding infrastructure contractor with increasing engineering and project complexity.
What will your day look like?
• Program and project management: Oversee multiple short-cycle engineering and distribution projects running in parallel, from intake through execution.
• Scheduling ownership: Build, maintain, and manage detailed schedules using MS Project, including sequencing and dependency tracking.
• Client and stakeholder coordination: Translate client requirements into executable work plans and manage communication across internal engineering, operations, and leadership teams.
• Reporting and analytics: Develop KPI reporting using Excel, pivot tables, charts, and data pulled from multiple sources.
• Risk and issue management: Identify risks early, track mitigation actions, and ensure projects remain aligned on scope and timing.
• Execution support: Operate with limited administrative support, owning much of the planning, tracking, and reporting work personally.
Who are you?
• Utility or electrical background: Experience supporting distribution projects within utilities, electrical contractors, or closely related construction environments.
• Strong scheduler: Advanced, hands-on experience with MS Project is required.
• Execution-oriented PM: Comfortable doing the work, not just talking about it. Many successful candidates will have grown from scheduling or project controls into a PM role.
• Highly organized: Able to manage many moving parts, parallel projects, and shifting priorities without losing control of details.
• Reporting-focused: Confident building KPI reports and performance summaries for both internal leadership and external clients.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.: U.S. citizen or green card holder required.
Application & Contact Information
If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply directly here on LinkedIn. For more immediate consideration, in addition to your application, free to forward your resume to mroe@ferrettisearch.com.
Related Terms:
Project Manager, Engineering Project Management, Utility Distribution, Electrical Projects, MS Project, Project Scheduling, Project Controls, Infrastructure Projects
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