Traveling Project Manager, Solar & Renewable Energy

Barton Malow Builders; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Malow Builders seeks a Traveling Project Manager to oversee solar projects across the Great Lakes region, reporting to MI sites. The role emphasizes quality, safety, budgets, and schedules with frequent travel to project sites. A 4-year engineering/CM degree and 5–8 years of experience are required.

The candidate must lead teams of construction staff and subcontractors, maintain strong communication, and ensure compliance with policies and client requirements. Travel is expected.

Qualifications

• 4‑year degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 5‑8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience leading a team of construction staff, subcontractors, engineers/designers.
• OSHA 30‑Hour preferred.
• Must be able to travel regularly to project sites across the Great Lakes Region.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work is installed and documented per project quality standards.
• Ensure construction is in compliance with client and company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and/or manage activities of all company personnel and subcontractors on assigned project(s).
• Manage and assist in internal and subcontractor estimates, prepare and review project proposals or plans to determine and establish a time frame, work plan, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing the project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases as required.
• Coordinate the processing of and provide review of submittals and verify compliance with project design.
• Manage and assist in project budgets.
• Manage and assist in project control requirements.
• Support the weekly and monthly project reports.
• Assist, oversee and, in some cases, be directly involved in the preparation of plans, technical specifications, technical reports, submittals, and construction period services.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials to the job site by working directly with vendors and subcontractors.
• Support the compilation of all turnover documentation to be included in the turnover dossier, including O&M manuals as required.
• Provide advice, guidance, mentoring, and direction to subordinates and other project personnel toward the achievement of their personal development goals.
• Support and participate in company-sponsored initiatives and activities.
• Liaise with the client to ensure client satisfaction based on contractual requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Multitasking

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelors degree

Job description

Barton Malow Builders seeks a Traveling Project Manager to oversee solar projects across the Great Lakes region, reporting to MI sites. The role emphasizes quality, safety, budgets, and schedules with frequent travel to project sites. A 4-year engineering/CM degree and 5–8 years of experience are required.

The candidate must lead teams of construction staff and subcontractors, maintain strong communication, and ensure compliance with policies and client requirements. Travel is expected.