Traveling Project Manager - Self Perform Drywall

Turner Construction Company; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead Self‑Perform Operations (SPO) drywall and related trades on a major construction program. You will oversee budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and risk management from project kick‑off through closeout.

You will coordinate with the project team, owners, and architects, drive productivity, manage feasibility of schedule, and ensure contract compliance and safety at the site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in project management for specialty scopes (e.g., drywall, framing, ceilings).
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is a plus, or equivalent education/experience.
• Deep knowledge of interior construction systems and related scopes.
• Proven leadership to supervise teams and manage labor relations.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and accounting understanding.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, contracts, and project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate management of SPO drywall and trades projects from start to close.
• Set up budgets, SOVs, and submittals; manage procurement and long-lead materials.
• Lead weekly production meetings and drive productivity improvements.
• Identify change conditions, estimate change orders, obtain owner approvals.
• Oversee contract compliance, risk management, and safety program adherence.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance feedback for SPO team.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract Administration

Self-Perform Operations

Union/Non-Union experience

Construction Industry Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Excel

Job description

Division: SPO

Project Location(s): Philadelphia, PA 19019 USA

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Position Overview

Lead, direct, and coordinate management of Self‑Perform Operations (SPO) drywall and general Trades projects, including overall project pursuit, staffing, proactive planning, implementation, budget, and risk management.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Manage operational performance of assigned Self‑Perform Operations (SPO) projects from kick‑off to close out.
• Lead project start‑up including budget set up, Schedule of Values (SOV) establishment, and submittal submission.
• Manage procurement and release of long‑lead materials to comply with Required On‑Job (ROJ) dates.
• Lead weekly project production meetings and work with General Superintendent to improve production where possible.
• Generate actual production rates from field and communicate variances to management and estimating teams.
• Identify change conditions, estimate change orders, and collaborate with project teams to obtain required approvals from owners.
• Understand and administer company contract and subcontract agreements.
• Promote involvement in community to help build strategic relationships and embrace community in which we live and work.
• Foster trusted advisor status to evolve internal, architect, owner, vendor, and supplier relationships.
• Contribute to master schedule development and update Self‑Perform Operations (SPO) schedule for accuracy; distribute latest schedule to Trades and suppliers to communicate and confirm contractual obligations.
• Anticipate, identify, and resolve project scheduling issues in order to maintain a stable and productive crew.
• Manage budget and financial reporting to maintain adherence to project budget.
• Manage Quality Control (QC) program.
• Provide leadership for risk evaluation, contract negotiations, fee and pricing decisions.
• Maintain compliance and communicate expectations about company business ethics and compliance programs with project stakeholders.
• Manage and oversee field operation and engineering processes and procedures.
• If in Trade Union environment, understand and manage labor agreements. If in Trade Non‑Union environment support recruitment of Trade labor and oversee other labor sources.
• Collaborate with EH&S team to implement project safety protocols.
• Oversee timely submission of pay applications.
• Collaborate with Finance team to confirm timely submission and payment of supplier invoices in accordance with terms of contract agreement. Review subcontracts, Purchase Orders (POs), and Change Orders for accuracy.
• Inform management of project and budget progress during Operation Review Meetings (ORM).
• Support and drive utilization of various company initiatives; promote and utilize emerging technologies and innovations to support sustainable competitive advantages.
• May supervise SPO Drywall team, participate in hiring process, onboard new staff, and deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of related experience performing as Project Manager for specialty scopes of work (e.g., framing, drywall, acoustic ceilings, specialty ceilings, delegated design cold‑formed metal framing, and doors, frames, hardware).
• Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Building Construction, or related field of study a plus, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• In‑depth technical knowledge of interior construction systems such as metal framing, drywall, acoustic ceilings, Cold Formed Metal Framing (CFMF), Doors Frames Hardware (DFHW), and related scopes.
• Leadership and management skills to supervise teams and work activities.
• Prior labor management experience (Union and/or Non‑Union), desired.
• Thorough knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing and engineering principles and techniques, budgeting, and accounting principles.
• Thorough understanding of project drawings, specifications and scope of work.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule.
• Ability to identify project issues (e.g., constructability of assemblies, coordination of self‑performed work with adjacent trades) and resolve before scheduling work.
• Experience in project engineering, field supervision, or purchasing.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, Trade practices.
• Advanced project management skills to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Familiar with operating procedures and methods of other departments (e.g., Procurement, Operations).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee regularly travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee performs work on‑site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off‑site venues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.