Traveling Project Manager (Entry Level) — Hands-On Training

GMEA Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid travel

Per diem meals

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Paid training

Career advancement

Job summary

GMEA LLC is seeking an Entry-Level Traveling Project Manager to manage large-scale construction projects across the United States with extensive travel. No previous experience is required, and a bachelor’s degree is mandatory. This full-time role offers paid training and opportunities to grow into senior management positions.

You will work in the field, coordinating with experienced professionals, documenting progress, and ensuring safety and quality on active construction sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Bachelor’s degree must be fully completed at the time of application. Current students who have not yet graduated are not eligible.
• No previous construction, electrical, or project management experience required.
• Must be willing and able to travel extensively throughout the United States, including assignments lasting several weeks or months.
• Must be available to work onsite daily during assigned construction activities, including occasional evenings and weekends as required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Comfortable using computers, smartphones, and basic business software.
• Ability to follow instructions, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate issues promptly.
• Comfortable spending significant time standing, walking, and working in active construction environments.
• Dependable, self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and eager to learn.
• Candidates with degrees in business, engineering, construction management, operations, supply chain management, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily installation progress and help ensure work follows established project schedules, installation plans, and management instructions.
• Document construction progress through photographs, daily reports, and regular project updates.
• Identify potential delays, installation concerns, and missing materials, and communicate them promptly to management.
• Attend onsite meetings with customers, general contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Communicate professionally with customers, field supervisors, electricians, and company leadership.
• Coordinate with field personnel to track progress, address concerns, and support project execution.
• Spend significant time in the field observing installations and conducting routine site walks.
• Monitor compliance with company safety procedures, site requirements, and proper PPE usage, escalating concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Help ensure company tools, materials, and equipment are properly tracked, stored, secured, and maintained.
• Monitor material deliveries, identify shortages, and help maintain an organized and professional jobsite.

Skills

Travel readiness

Communication

Organization

Time management

Detail‑oriented

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

GMEA LLC is seeking an Entry-Level Traveling Project Manager to manage large-scale construction projects across the United States with extensive travel. No previous experience is required, and a bachelor’s degree is mandatory. This full-time role offers paid training and opportunities to grow into senior management positions.

You will work in the field, coordinating with experienced professionals, documenting progress, and ensuring safety and quality on active construction sites.