Senior Project Manager (Major Utility Projects)

Leoforce; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits for employee & family

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Holiday pay

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead engineering activities for major utility projects in Columbus, Ohio. This role covers early design through construction and closeout, ensuring high-voltage transmission and substation project success.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in engineering or management within utilities, with a strong background in civil, structural, or electrical engineering and utility standards.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering or engineering management experience in utility or high-voltage infrastructure.
• Engineering degree required; PE license preferred.
• Strong background in civil, structural, or electrical engineering and utility standards.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and managing complex projects.
• Knowledge of scheduling, contracts, estimating, and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts across all project phases and support field operations as needed.
• Oversee external engineering firms, set performance expectations, and review deliverables.
• Maintain engineering standards, documentation practices, and quality controls.
• Forecast resource needs, manage staffing plans, and mentor engineering team members.
• Support proposal development, customer meetings, and overall project planning.

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Senior Project Manager (Major Utility Projects)

Location: Columbus,OH, US

Date Posted: 10-01-2026

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $120,000 - $200,000 per year

Job Details
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This role leads engineering activities for high-voltage transmission & substation projects, supporting everything from early design through construction and closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts across all project phases and support field operations as needed.
• Oversee external engineering firms, set performance expectations, and review deliverables.
• Maintain engineering standards, documentation practices, and quality controls.
• Forecast resource needs, manage staffing plans, and mentor engineering team members.
• Support proposal development, customer meetings, and overall project planning.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering or engineering management experience in utility or high-voltage infrastructure.
• Engineering degree required; PE license preferred.
• Strong background in civil, structural, or electrical engineering and utility standards.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and managing complex projects.
• Knowledge of scheduling, contracts, estimating, and project controls.

A bit about us:

We are a leading national contractor specializing in outside electrical construction, with deep experience in transmission, distribution, substations, EPC, and storm-restoration work.

Why join us?

• 100% company-paid benefits for employee and family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Professional Development
• Tuition Assistance