Project Manager - Transportation & Infrastructure

Musco Lighting; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Musco Lighting in Oskaloosa, IA seeks a Project Manager to lead multiple construction projects, coordinating with sales, suppliers, and on-site crews to ensure timely completion and safety.

The role requires travel (130–150 days/year), strong communication, ability to read drawings, and a proactive, team-focused approach. You will develop scope, manage RFQs, and oversee installation and commissioning of lighting systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field preferred.
• Must be willing to travel globally.
• Ability to interpret and understand project specifications, construction, and electrical drawings.
• Knowledge related to construction processes and practices.
• Displays excellent technical and mechanical aptitude.
• Computer oriented; Word and Excel necessary; basic AutoCAD skills are beneficial.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Work well under pressure.
• Flexible and tolerates change.
• Must be willing to travel weekly to remote project locations; with overnight stays 2-4 nights/week on average.
• Energetic and enjoys working with people.
• Maintains high standard of professionalism.
• Team and goal oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead point of contact for internal and external communications after PO is issued.
• Assist sales with pre-sale site visits as needed.
• Develop Musco’s scope of work.
• Create and evaluate RFQs for subcontractors.
• Coordinate delivery, storage, and installation of Musco projects.
• Process Change Orders and communicate with team.
• Manage on-site installation and commissioning of lighting systems.
• Provide customer training on operation of lighting system controls.
• Ensure final inspections and project close-out reports.
• Approve payment of invoices and coordinate with Credit for final billing.
• Provide technical support during installation and commissioning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Travel willingness

Read drawings

Construction processes

Technical aptitude

Word and Excel

AutoCAD basics

Multi-project management

Work under pressure

Adaptability

Team & communication

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

The Musco Construction Services Team has an opening for a Project Manager in Oskaloosa, IA. If your experience aligns with the qualifications outlined below, we look forward to hearing from you!

Hear why we are #TeamMusco

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field preferred. Working knowledge of communication networks. Related work experience also considered.
• Must be willing to travel globally.
• Ability to interpret and understand project specifications, construction, and electrical drawings.
• Knowledge related to construction processes and practices.
• Displays excellent technical and mechanical aptitude.
• Computer oriented; Word and Excel necessary; basic AutoCAD skills are beneficial.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Work well under pressure.
• Flexible and tolerates change.
• Must be willing to travel weekly to remote project locations; with overnight stays 2-4 nights/week on average. 130-150 travel days a year should be planned, but subject to change as demand requires.
• Energetic and enjoys working with people.
• Maintains high standard of professionalism.
• Team and goal oriented.

Other Special Requirements

• 60%-70% Overnight travel will be typical

Roles And Responsibilities

• Once the Purchase Order is received, be the lead point of contact for internal and external communications and processes.
• Assist the sales representative with pre-sale site visits as needed.
• Develop Musco’s scope of work.
• Create and evaluate RFQs for subcontractors.
• Coordinate delivery, storage, and installation of Musco projects.
• Process Change Orders as determined and communicate to the Musco Team.
• Manage on-site installation.
• Commission lighting systems to verify installation and operation of system.
• Provide customer training on the operation of the lighting system controls.
• Ensure final inspections are completed and provide customers with project close-out report upon project completion.
• Approve payment of invoices and notify Credit department to final billing of projects.
• Provide technical support as required during installation and commissioning of lighting systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who Is Musco

For more than 50 years, Musco has specialized in sports and large-area lighting and technology, providing innovative solutions for projects in more than 135 countries. Headquartered in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Musco has more than 2,100 team members worldwide. Musco was named an Iowa Top Workplace by The Des Moines Register (2023–2025) and a USA TODAY Top Workplace (2025–2026). Learn more at www.musco.com.

Team Culture And Partnerships

At Musco, we offer meaningful work in a team-first culture with continuous learning and professional development. We value work-life balance, providing flexibility for community involvement, family activities, and personal time. We have a generous benefit package created with the Team in mind. It includes varying health insurance plans, vision and dental insurance, PTO, 401k, profit sharing, and more!

As supporters of recreational organizations, we help ensure safer and more enjoyable playing experiences worldwide. If giving back resonates with you, learn more about our partnerships.

At Musco, we make it happen and want you to be a part of it.

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