Senior Project Manager

Ohio Cat; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Health Insurance

Credit Union

Life & Disability Insurance

Scholarships

Bonus Potential

Job summary

Ohio CAT (Columbus) seeks a Project Manager to lead large, complex data center and mission-critical projects in Ohio. The role requires planning, execution, and coordination of resources—engineers, contractors, and customers—to meet deadlines and budgets while ensuring quality throughout the project life cycle.

Responsibilities include engineering submittals, equipment procurement, construction oversight, and collaboration with field technicians for installation and start-up, with travel up to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Prior experience as a Project Manager or equivalent.
• Power Systems, Data Center/Mission-Critical Applications, Energy Transition, or CAT industry expertise preferred.
• Proficiency in reading engineering specifications and electrical system diagrams.
• Familiarity with modeling tools such as AutoCAD or Inventor and with MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for engine and power systems, including submittals, procurement, construction management, and coordination with field service technicians for start-up.
• Review project documents for compliance with requirements and specs.
• Manage project billing, change orders, and cost tracking.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Microsoft Excel/Teams/OneDrive

Job description

Find YOUR fit at Ohio CAT (a division of Ohio Machinery Co)! Join a winning culture that strives to be the top-performing , dynamic industry leader and partner of choice for the products and solutions that help our customers build, improve, feed, power , and protect our world. Come grow your career – See what opportunities await today!

JOB SUMMARY:

Help power the future as a Project Manager leading some of the largest and most complex data center and mission-critical project generation projects in Ohio.
Ohio CAT (Columbus) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager to join our Power Systems Sales team. As the team leader, the Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and coordinating project activities to meet deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members, third-party contractors or consultants, engineers, and customers to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.

• Project management for engine and power systems, including preparation of engineering submittals, equipment procurement, construction management, and working with field service technicians to support systems installation and equipment start-up.
• Review project documents for compliance with project requirements and specifications.
• Manage project billing activities including timely invoicing, change order administration and cost tracking.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
• Prior experience as a Project Manager or equivalent
• Power Systems, Data Center/Mission-Critical Applications, Energy Transition, or CAT industry expertise preferred.
• Proficiency in reading engineering specifications and electrical system diagrams.
• Some experience with relevant modeling application software (AutoCAD, Inventor) and business collaboration tools (Microsoft software suite - Excel, OneDrive, Teams)
• Familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.

COMPETENCIES:

• Must have strong professionalism, customer service, and verbal and written communication skills.
• A positive working attitude is a must, as the role collaborates internally with other departments, and with external customers and vendors.
• Must be results-oriented with a commitment to quality, willing to take on new challenges, self-motivated, take ownership, and goal-oriented.
• Proactive thinking, troubleshooting, and time management are highly valued attributes.
• Must have a proven ability to complete projects according to the outlined scope, budget, and timeline.
• Maintain a strong field presence during critical project milestones, including equipment deliveries, commissioning, startup, and customer acceptance activities. Travel up to 50% to customer and job-site locations may be required.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• 401(k): Match and employer discretionary contribution.
• Health Insurance: Two options are available, including an HSA with a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $1,200 per year.
• Financial Access: Credit Union membership is available.
• Insurance: Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Educational Opportunities: Scholarships for employees’ spouses and children through the Ohio Machinery Education and Opportunity Foundation.
• Compensation: Base pay, annual bonus potential, and company success share bonuses.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate to loud in other situations, with both constant and sudden loud noises possible.

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