Traveling Project Manager

Equiliem; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking a Project Manager to lead data center and network infrastructure projects, ensuring safety, quality, and financial performance. You will manage budgets, staff, and cross-functional relationships across multiple sites, with travel to various job sites and home rotations roughly every 90 days.

The role requires 5–10 years of PM experience in technical infrastructure and data centers, strong drawing interpretation, and travel readiness. PMP or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of project management experience.
• Experience managing technical infrastructure, fiber, or data center projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction and design drawings.
• Willingness to travel extensively to project sites across multiple U.S. locations.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred; RCDD preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full project lifecycle, including presales support, planning, execution, closeout, and post-installation activities.
• Manage project budgets and P&L performance to ensure financial targets are achieved.
• Lead, mentor, and drive productivity among superintendents, field leads, and project teams.
• Monitor and report project progress related to safety, quality, schedule, and cost to senior leadership.
• Review and interpret design prints to ensure scope alignment and execution accuracy.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and customer teams to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.
• Manage change control processes and secure required change orders.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, financial tracking, invoicing, and reporting systems.
• Conduct regular reviews of budgets, project metrics, accounts receivable, and billing schedules.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and additional service offerings within existing and new client relationships.
• Travel to new project sites as scopes are completed.

Skills

Project management

Budget & P&L oversight

Leadership

Communication to leadership

Travel readiness

Reading drawings

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Bluebeam

OTDR familiarity

Education

Associate or bachelor degree

PMP or equivalent certification

RCDD certification

Tools

MS Office

Bluebeam

Power BI

Job description

Job Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the comprehensive oversight of assigned data center and network infrastructure projects, ensuring they meet company standards for safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance. This role manages project staff, budgets, customer relationships, and process improvements to achieve project goals efficiently. The Project Manager oversees the full project lifecycle, including planning, procurement, execution, reporting, and closeout, while supporting business growth and maintaining alignment with organizational objectives. Projects may range from 2 to 12 months in duration and require travel to various job sites, with home rotation approximately every 90 days.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the full project lifecycle, including presales support, planning, execution, closeout, and post-installation activities.

• Manage project budgets and P&L performance to ensure financial targets are achieved.

• Lead, mentor, and drive productivity among superintendents, field leads, and project teams.

• Monitor and report project progress related to safety, quality, schedule, and cost to senior leadership.

• Review and interpret design prints to ensure scope alignment and execution accuracy.

• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and customer teams to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.

• Manage change control processes and secure required change orders.

• Maintain accurate project documentation, financial tracking, invoicing, and reporting systems.

• Conduct regular reviews of budgets, project metrics, accounts receivable, and billing schedules.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and additional service offerings within existing and new client relationships.

• Travel to new project sites as scopes are completed.

Job Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret construction and design drawings.

• Ability to manage project financials, including P&L oversight.

• Ability to lead and inspire field teams in fast-paced environments.

• Ability to present project updates and performance metrics to leadership.

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively to project sites, including Phoenix, Greater Southwest region, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Buffalo, Sterling, and Indiana.

• Experience working in colocation and new construction data center environments.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.

• Experience with Bluebeam preferred.

• Experience with Power BI preferred.

• Familiarity with OTDR testing and ability to interpret results preferred.

• Understanding of fiber cleaning techniques required.

• Fiber splicing experience strongly preferred.

• Ability to stand and walk active construction job sites.

Education

• Associate or bachelor degree preferred.

• PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.

• RCDD certification preferred but not required.

Work Experience

• 5 to 10 years of project management experience required.

• Prior experience managing technical infrastructure, fiber, or data center projects required.

Benefits

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k)

Additional Job Details (Commute, Attendance, etc.)

• Travel-based role supporting projects across multiple U.S. locations.

• Project durations may range from 2 to 4 months, with some extending to 6 to 12 months.

• Typical schedules may include Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., or Monday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., depending on project requirements.

• Per diem provided at $50 per day.

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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