Traveling Project Manager - Self Perform Operations - Drywall

Turner Construction Company; Burlington (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking an experienced manager for Self-Perform Operations (SPO) projects in Burlington, Texas. The role involves leading teams, managing budgets, and fostering relationships with clients. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of experience in construction management, with skills in scheduling, estimating, and effective communication. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 8 years of related experience or equivalent education and training.
• Supervisor or management experience preferred.
• Prior union management experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate projects for Self-Perform Operations (SPO).
• Manage financial reporting and project budgets.
• Develop relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership and interpersonal relationship building skills

Professional written and verbal communication skills

Thorough knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program

Job description

Job Overview

Division: SPO

Project Location(s): Monroe, LA 71201 USA

Travel Involved: 90-100%

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Position Description

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

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Lead development of high‑performance teams through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring; ensure regular feedback with staff including timely completion of performance appraisals.
• Provide leadership to foster an environment of diversity and inclusion for all staff.
• Develop and improve assigned client relationships, fostering trusted advisor status.
• Understand and administer company contract and subcontract agreements.
• Promote involvement in community to build strategic relationships and embrace the community in which we live and work.
• Foster and enhance internal, architect, owner, vendor, and supplier relations.
• Assist in development and update master schedule to incorporate Self‑Perform Operations (SPO) schedule; distribute latest schedule to trade partners and suppliers to ensure contractual obligations.
• Manage budget and financial reporting; interpret and analyze reports to ensure adherence to project budget.
• Manage productivity tracking program.
• Manage Quality Control (QC) program.
• Provide leadership for risk evaluation, contract negotiations, fee and pricing decisions.
• Understand, comply, and advise others on company business ethics and compliance programs.
• Manage and oversee field operation and engineering processes and procedures.
• Understand and manage labor agreements in union environments.
• Develop and implement project safety protocols.
• Ensure timely submission of pay applications.
• Collaborate with accounting to ensure timely submission and payment of supplier invoices in accordance with contract terms; review subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders for accuracy.
• Inform management of project and budget progress via regularly scheduled Operation Review Meetings (ORM).
• Support and drive utilization of company initiatives; promote and utilize emerging technologies and innovations to support sustainable competitive advantages.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program and 8 years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
• Supervisor or management experience preferred.
• Prior union management experience desired.
• Thorough knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing and engineering principles, budgeting, and accounting principles.
• Read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with computer applications and Microsoft Office skills.
• Leadership and interpersonal relationship building skills.

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. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, use construction hoists, climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk, hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Work Environment

The work environment is on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. Noise levels are usually moderate to very loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.