Project Manager - Industrial

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a Project Manager with experience in industrial projects to join our dynamic Project Management Office (PMO). This position supports hybrid working arrangements in Cincinnati, OH, Dayton, OH, Columbus, OH, or Indianapolis, IN. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country of the job location; visa sponsorship is not available.

• Lead and facilitate cross‑functional project teams, focusing on Architecture, Engineering, or Land Development services for industrial clients and projects.
• Define and communicate client needs and expectations, proactively identifying and resolving project issues that impact profitability and client satisfaction.
• Lead project team in scope and budget/pricing development for proposals and dynamic project planning; identify plan vs. actual performance variances.
• Oversee the quality of deliverables prepared by team members, including but not limited to fee plans, work plans, risk mitigation plans, and contracts.
• Collaborate with Market Leads in negotiating project schedule, fee, scope, and contract terms for complex, multidiscipline industrial projects.
• Support client relationships and business development in support of a strategic business plan, promoting Woolpert as an industry leader to existing and potential clients in the industrial market.
• Act as the key point of internal and external contact for project communications, ensuring continuous stakeholder communications and providing project status briefs for clients and Woolpert senior leadership.

• Minimum of 10 years of related industry experience in Architecture, Engineering, Land Development, or Project Management, preferably focused on industrial uses.
• Experience with local communities, public agencies, or municipal governments and the building/site development approvals and permitting process, including communicating with authorities having jurisdiction and project reviewers.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and concurrent projects.
• Experience in Construction Administration, including communicating with cost estimators and general contractors.
• Strong understanding of project management fundamentals and ability to facilitate technical discussions.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to negotiate, influence, manage risk, facilitate teamwork and collaboration, and successfully execute engineering, architectural, and/or land development projects focused on industrial buildings and land use.
• 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 Office, ERP, contract management, construction administration, project accounting, CRM, and other virtual collaboration platforms.
• Must be able to travel up to 10% for local, regional, and national clients and projects.
• Active Professional Registration (PE) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

• 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.

Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal‑oriented, and career‑minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us, you’ll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders.

Woolpert embraces progress and innovation, creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.

$118,200 - $177,400 USD

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.
Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting

Office location: 2945 Woolpert Way, Cincinnati, OH 45220 | Phone: .