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Engineering Project Manager

Primary Talent Partners
Columbus, OH Contractor
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/8/2026

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for an Engineering Project Manager  to join a gas and electric company in Columbus, OH. This is a 12-month contract to start with the potential for extensions. 

Pay: $89.00 - $99.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

Schedule: Hybrid role

Description:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Establishes effective scope, schedule, and cost baselines and change management to measure progress against plans and identify when corrective actions are needed
  • Safe/efficient high-quality construction work that complies with policies, practices, and standards
  • Collaboration between project managers, project specialists, and contract construction inspectors
  • Provides construction support for all internal/external customers
  • Completes construction projects which meet customer expectations and budget requirements
  • Promotes relationships with external municipalities and local authorities
  • Timely and accurate invoice payments
  • Effective team relationships throughout field and State staff functions
  • Project success is based on the ability to complete all projects in a safe, reliable manner, within 5% of the cost estimate, on time and with no significant regulatory notices, violations, or citations
  • Monitors and communicates progress of projects related to capital spends and projected spends, project status updates, inspector schedules, and land services requirements
Qualifications:
  • Manages the planning, estimating, permitting, scheduling, risk analysis, material procurement, agreements for land, engineering services, pipeline interconnects and reimbursements, prepares projects for bid process and assist with contractor selection, monitors field construction, and in-service facilitation and project close-out, progress and financial monitoring and additional project management of extraordinary gas transmission and distribution facilities and high profile projects requiring specialized project management support and oversight.
  • Manages projects in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, ensuring safe, reliable service to customers in an efficient, economical manner.
  • Collaborates and strategizes with peers within companies and in industry to ensure cost effective project management.
  • Supports Engineering, New Business, and Sales & Services in cost estimating potential projects.
  • Supports Local Operations through communications and commitment by applying input into projects.

Required Qualifications for Position:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or other related field of study
  • 5 years’ experience managing construction related projects
  • 3 years’ experience working with pipeline construction contractors
  • 3 years’ experience working with project budgets
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Travel Percentage: 30 - 40%

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position:
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Knowledge of gas system design and operations including gas flow, construction, contracts, and emergency response.
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal operating codes and construction codes
  • Proficiency with personal computers, construction scheduling software, Microsoft Excel, Power Point Presentations, and other computer software related to pipeline construction project management
  • Working knowledge of operations support systems, i.e. WMS, etc

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at info@primarytalentpartners.com

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Salary : $89 - $99

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