Traveling Project Manager — Mission-Critical Construction

The Berg Group; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Berg Group in Austin, TX is seeking a Traveling Project Manager - Mission Critical to lead commercial and mission-critical construction projects from pre-construction through commissioning. This role ensures safety, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction while coordinating with project teams, owners, and subcontractors.

You will develop schedules, manage resources, assess risks, administer change orders, and maintain project documentation; frequent travel (up to 75%) and close

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience delivering commercial construction, industrial, infrastructure, or mission-critical projects.
• Experience reading and interpreting complex construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
• Experience supporting project procurement, scheduling, change management, cost tracking, and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of CSA (Civil, Structural & Architectural) and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) project coordination.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders including owners, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat, Autodesk Construction Cloud/PlanGrid, or similar construction management software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and mobile technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of assigned commercial and mission-critical construction projects.
• Develop, maintain, and update integrated project schedules while monitoring progress against milestones and implementing recovery plans.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, construction, field operations, commissioning, owners, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Manage project resources, manpower planning, equipment, procurement activities, and subcontractor performance.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, particularly those affecting critical-path activities, long-lead equipment, schedule, and project costs.
• Administer project change management, including pricing, documentation, negotiation, and execution of change orders.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure all project information is communicated effectively while maintaining proactive communication with field leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct regular site visits and job walks to monitor project progress, safety, quality, schedule, and client satisfaction.
• Review WIP, project billings, forecasting, and financial performance with project leadership.
• Coordinate with project teams and clients to resolve outstanding change orders and secure final payment within timelines.

Skills

Project management

Reading drawings

Procurement

Scheduling

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

MS Office

Excel

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

Autodesk Construction Cloud/PlanGrid

PlanGrid

Job description

The Berg Group in Austin, TX is seeking a Traveling Project Manager - Mission Critical to lead commercial and mission-critical construction projects from pre-construction through commissioning. This role ensures safety, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction while coordinating with project teams, owners, and subcontractors.

You will develop schedules, manage resources, assess risks, administer change orders, and maintain project documentation; frequent travel (up to 75%) and close