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Koch Foods

Engineering Project Manager

Fairfield, OH · On-site

The Project Manager for the Engineering Department will lead the planning, tracking, and execution of capital and process improvement projects. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining ...

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How much do contract engineering project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract engineering project manager in Ohio is $106,798.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,000.00 and $124,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract engineering project manager?

A Contract Engineering Project Manager is a professional who oversees engineering projects on a contractual basis, often for a specific period or project. They are responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. Unlike full-time employees, contract project managers are typically hired for their specialized expertise and flexibility, providing services to multiple clients or projects. Their duties may include managing teams, communicating with stakeholders, and handling project documentation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract engineering project manager?

To thrive as a Contract Engineering Project Manager, you need a solid background in engineering principles, project management experience, and a relevant degree such as engineering or construction management. Familiarity with project management software like MS Project, Primavera, and an understanding of contract administration tools and industry certifications such as PMP or PE are typically required. Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills help manage teams, stakeholders, and contractors effectively. These skills and qualifications are crucial for delivering projects on time, within budget, and ensuring contract compliance and stakeholder satisfaction.

What are some common challenges faced by contract engineering project managers when coordinating between clients and internal teams?

Contract Engineering Project Managers often navigate the challenge of aligning client expectations with internal capabilities and project timelines. Balancing multiple projects simultaneously, managing scope changes, and ensuring clear communication between stakeholders are frequent hurdles. It's crucial to establish transparent processes for status updates, handle conflicts proactively, and adapt quickly to shifting requirements to keep projects on track. Effective collaboration with engineers, procurement, and quality assurance teams is essential to deliver successful outcomes within contractual obligations.

What is the difference between Contract Engineering Project Manager vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectContract Engineering Project ManagerMechanical Engineer
CredentialsProject management certifications (e.g., PMP), engineering backgroundBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, PE license optional
Work EnvironmentProject sites, client offices, engineering firmsDesign offices, manufacturing plants, R&D labs
Industry UsageConstruction, manufacturing, energy projectsProduct design, manufacturing, R&D
Search/Comparison IntentProject management roles, contract positions, industry-specific projectsDesign, analysis, product development

The Contract Engineering Project Manager focuses on overseeing engineering projects on a contractual basis, managing timelines, budgets, and client requirements. In contrast, a Mechanical Engineer primarily engages in designing, analyzing, and developing mechanical systems. While both roles require engineering credentials, the project manager emphasizes coordination and management, whereas the mechanical engineer concentrates on technical design and problem-solving.

What cities in Ohio are hiring for Contract Engineering Project Manager jobs?

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Infographic showing various Contract Engineering Project Manager job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,798 per year, or $51.3 per hour.

Civil Engineering Project Manager

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

Woolpert
Civil Engineering Construction • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

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Job description

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.
Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.
We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.
Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.
Position Overview
Woolpert is hiring a Project Manager with experience in civil, commercial, retail rollout, and utility scale projects to join our dynamic Project Management Office (PMO) supporting the Ohio regional market.
This position can support in-office or hybrid working arrangements.
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country where the job is located.
What You Will Do:
  • Lead and facilitate cross-functional projects, with a focus on leading teams working with high-profile clients to provide Engineering, or Land Development services for civil, commercial, retail rollout, and/or utility scale projects.
  • Define and communicate client needs and expectations. Proactively identify provide resolution to project issues impacting profitability, client satisfaction, and other key performance indicators.
  • Lead project team and collaborate with Market Leads in the development and negotiation of project scope, schedule, fee, and contract terms for potential projects.
  • Support client relationships and business development in support of strategic business plan, promoting Woolpert as an industry leader existing clients and potential clients.
  • Act as key point of internal and external contact for project communications, ensuring continuous stakeholder communications.
  • Follow Building Sector Project Standards (BSPS) and collaborate with the PMO team with respect to project execution, reporting, and delivery consistency.
  • Lead formal project setup activities, including completion of Project Setup Forms, development of Project Execution Plans, establishment of billing plans, and facilitation of structured project kickoff meetings with the project team.
  • Maintain financial accountability across assigned projects, including budget variance management, forecasting, timely invoicing, accounts receivable follow-up, and adherence to approved contract scope and authorization.
  • Oversee the quality of deliverables prepared by team members, including but not limited to budgets, work plans, risk mitigation plans, contracts, design deliverables, and other project documentation.
  • Oversee project resource forecasting, including initial resource loading, monthly forecast reviews, coordination with Subproject Managers, and proactive use of ETC variance to anticipate project financial impacts.
  • Provide ongoing project monitoring and control through use of Executive Summaries, regular team check-ins, proactive change management, and enforcement of contract terms related to scope, schedule, and fee.
  • Provide clear, timely project reporting to leadership, finance, and executive teams, including financial performance, risk status, and key project metrics to support decision-making.

What You Will Bring:
  • Minimum of 8-10 years' related industry experience required in Project Management, Program Management, or Portfolio Management.
  • 4 year Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
  • PE (Professional Engineering license) preferred.
  • Experience in developing PMO procedures, documents, training material, reports, dashboards, and other management tools.
  • Ability to manage multiple clients and multiple concurrent projects.
  • Experience in Construction Administration, including the ability to communicate with cost estimators and general contractors.
  • Strong understanding of project management fundamentals and ability to facilitate discussions with project stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to negotiate, influence decision-making, manage risk, foster teamwork, and deliver successful projects.
  • Ability to make sound decisions/recommendations based on the evaluation and synthesis of project information, data, context, and experience.
  • Experience with Project Management tools including MS Suite and enterprise resource planning, contract management, construction administration, project accounting, customer relationship management, and other virtual collaboration platforms.
  • Must be able to travel up to 10% for local, regional, and national clients and projects.
  • Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Benefits You Will Love
Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you'll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:
  • Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
  • Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
  • Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
  • Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
  • Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

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Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Pay Range
$101,200-$126,500 USD
Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/
Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.
Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting your Recruiter
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

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