Traveling Construction Project Manager (Midwest)

The Superior Group; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Plan

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Vacation/PTO

401K Plan

Health Savings Account

Maternity and Parental Leave

Job summary

The Superior Group is seeking a Traveling Construction Project Manager for Midwest-based electrical construction projects. This full-time role manages project scope, scheduling, budgets, and coordination with Superintendents and Foremen to drive on-time completion across sites in Ohio and surrounding states.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in project operations/management within commercial construction, with a background in design-build or negotiated projects from $5M to $50M, and OSHA

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project operations/project management experience in commercial construction or equivalent field operations management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Systems Management, Engineering, or related field preferred; Construction Management certificate or equivalent experience.
• Experience with design-build, hard bid, and negotiated projects around $5M to $50M.
• Extensive knowledge in construction management software.
• Active OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

• Mitigate and manage project risk, escalate concerns with solutions to leadership.
• Create and manage the full project schedule from kickoff to closeout.
• Manage all project finance requirements: billings, setup, buy-out, cost control, change orders, cost to complete.
• Build client trust through communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.
• Chair project meetings including planning, progress updates, and reviews with customers.
• Coordinate across departments to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Provide clear leadership and guidance to all team members.
• Understand and negotiate changes to the project contract as needed.
• Review estimates, drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Ensure timely completion of all job closeout procedures.
• Maintain a high degree of safety on the jobsite.

Skills

Project management

Design-build experience

Construction management software

OSHA certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Systems Management / Engineering or related field

Construction Management certificate

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Traveling Construction Project Manager (Midwest)

Department: Project Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Ohio

Compensation: $165,000 - $230,000 / year

Description

Position: Project Manager

Reports to: Senior Project Manager

Project Assignment: Midwest Region

Pay Range: $165,000 – $230,000*

We consider several factors when preparing a compensation package for successful candidates. We also offer financial support for mid- and senior-level candidates who require relocation assistance.

Superior is looking for a Project Manager to help drive our electrical construction projects forward. The Project Manager is responsible for managing construction projects, scheduling resources, ensuring that budgets and timelines are met, and working closely with the Superintendent and Foremen to ensure the successful progress and completion of the project.

Important note for applicants:

This role will begin on a jobsite in the Midwest, with the opportunity to support future projects in other markets as business needs evolve.

This role requires flexibility and willingness to travel and temporarily reside near project sites for extended project assignments. Potential jobsite locations may include Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, and/or Wisconsin.

This position is only open to candidates whose permanent primary residence is one of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

If you are located within 90 miles of the job site, you would not be eligible for some traveler compensation incentives.

Key Responsibilities

• Mitigate and manage project risk, and elevate concerns – and solutions – quickly to Project Operations and Field Operations leadership
• Create and manage the full project schedule from project kickoff to project closeout
• Manage all project finance requirements, including billings, project setup, project buy-out, project cost control, change order management, and cost to complete
• Earn the trust of clients by cultivating relationships, communicating swiftly, collaborating, and solving challenges
• Chair project meetings including planning, progress updates, and reviews with customers
• Work with departments across the organization to ensure that project materials are available and in place as needed
• Serve as a key leader and provide clear communication and guidance to all team members
• Understand the full scope of the project contract and negotiate changes as needed
• Review all project documents including estimates, design drawings, specifications, and contracts
• Ensure the timely completion of all job closeout procedures
• Maintain a high degree of safety on our work across the jobsite

Your Expertise

• Required: You have at least 4 years of project operations/project management experience in commercial construction, or equivalent field operations management experience
• Bonus Points: You have earned a bachelor’s degree in Construction Systems Management, Engineering, or a related field; a Construction Management certificate; or have equivalent field or project experience on a commercial construction site
• Bonus Points: You have experience with design-build, hard bid, and negotiated projects around $5M to $50M
• Bonus Points: You have extensive knowledge in construction management software
• Bonus Points: You hold an active OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

Our Benefits

We offer a range of professional and personal perks that you can enjoy as a member of Superior. Here are just a few examples of the benefits you can expect:

• Health Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children
• Dental Plan: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children
• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Life Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you
• Vacation/PTO: You receive a minimum of three weeks of PTO per year
• 401K Plan: We match a portion of your 401K contributions
• Health Savings Account: We contribute at least $750 to your HSA each year
• Maternity and Parental Leave: New parents receive paid time off