Traveling Construction Project Manager (Midwest)

Superior; South Bend (IN); On-site; 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

Health Savings Account

Maternity and Parental Leave

Job summary

Superior is seeking a Traveling Project Manager to lead electrical construction projects across the Midwest, starting in South Bend, Indiana. The role requires strong scheduling, budgeting, and team leadership across field operations, with a focus on delivering projects on time and within scope.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in commercial/electrical construction project management, experience with design-build or negotiated contracts, and an OSHA 10/30 certification.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in commercial construction project management or equivalent electrical construction experience.
• Experience with design-build, hard bid, and negotiated projects around $5M to $50M.
• Active OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Proficient with construction management software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Mitigate and manage project risk and escalate issues with leadership.
• Create and manage the full project schedule from kickoff to closeout.
• Manage all project finance requirements: billings, setup, cost control, and change orders.
• Earns client trust through clear communication and collaboration.
• Chair project meetings with customers and internal teams.
• Coordinate materials and resources across departments for project needs.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project team members.
• Understand and negotiate changes within the project contract.
• Review estimates, drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Maintain a strong safety culture across the jobsite.
• Ensure timely completion of closeout procedures.

Skills

Project management

Electrical construction

Communication

Leadership

OSHA 10/30

Education

Construction Management degree

Engineering degree

Construction Management Program certificate

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Position: Traveling Project Manager (Midwest)

Reports to: Senior Project Manager

Primary Location: South Bend, Indiana

Project Assignment: Midwest Region

Pay Range: $165,000 – $230,000*

Estimated total pay range includes base salary, vehicle allowance, project-based per diem, and eligibility for an annual incentive. Actual total compensation will vary depending on project location and travel requirements.

Superior and our tri-venture, CST, is looking for a Traveling Project Manager to help drive our electrical construction projects forward across the Midwest. 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 South Bend, Indiana, 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, Indiana, Iowa, and/or Wisconsin.

This position is only open to candidates whose permanent primary residence is one of the following states: Indiana (beyond 90 miles of New Carlisle, Indiana) Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, 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.

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 to our project team, 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
• Maintain a high degree of safety on our work across the jobsite
• Ensure the timely completion of all job closeout procedures

Your Character Traits

• You’re organized, great at prioritization, and have a strong attention to detail
• You’re a great communicator, a team player, and ready to work with colleagues across our jobsites and organization
• You’re a leader and are effective at motivating and mentoring junior colleagues

Your Expertise

• Required: You have at least 4 years of experience in commercial construction project management or equivalent electrical construction experience
• Bonus Points: You earned your Construction Management degree, Engineering degree, Construction Management Program certificate, or another related degree
• Bonus Points: You’re experienced 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

• 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
• Health Savings Account: We contribute at least $750 to your HSA each year
• Maternity and Parental Leave: New parents receive paid time off

About The Superior Group (Superior)

Superior is a national leader in electrical design and construction and among the largest electrical contractors in the U.S. From hospitals to data centers to corporate campuses and beyond, we bring power and connectivity to projects of every shape and size. To learn more, visit superiorgroup.net

Superior is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Superior is a Drug-Free workplace. Candidates must successfully pass criminal background check, pre-employment, and random drug screens.