Project Manager; Energy Industry

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply directly here on Linked In. For more immediate consideration, in addition to your application, free to forward your resume to .

• Project Manager
• Engineering Project Management
• Utility Distribution
• Electrical Projects
• MS Project
• Project Scheduling
• Project Controls
• Infrastructure Projects