Traveling Project Manager (Sports + Entertainment)

Barton Malow; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Malow in Georgia is seeking a Traveling Project Manager to lead large-scale sports and entertainment venue projects. You will oversee procurement, planning, field operations, and cost management with a focus on schedule, quality, and safety.

Based initially in Macon, GA, this role requires coordinating with trade contractors, designers, and owners across the Carolinas and Georgia to deliver iconic venues on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 6+ years of GC/CM construction management experience.
• Sports venue construction experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to support projects across the Carolinas and Georgia as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities including bidder management and subcontracts.
• Develop and manage project schedules and site logistics.
• Oversee field operations, safety, punchlist, and coordination with trades.
• Manage cost control, budgets, and change management.
• Lead project meetings and manage client/Architect interactions.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management or related discipline

Job description

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Barton Malow is seeking a dynamic and experienced Traveling Project Manager to help lead some of the most exciting large‑scale venue projects in the country. As part of our growing Sports & Entertainment market, this individual will play a central role in delivering iconic stadiums, arenas, and event spaces that redefine the fan experience and strengthen the communities we serve. From groundbreaking to opening day, you’ll be at the forefront of projects that demand precision, innovation, and a deep commitment to collaboration. In this highly visible role, you’ll partner closely with project teams, trade contractors, designers, and owners to drive schedule, quality, and financial performance across complex, fast‑paced builds. You’ll bring leadership to the field, clarity to the process, and consistency to every phase of construction—no matter where the next project takes you. For a builder who thrives on challenges, travel, and the opportunity to shape world‑class venues, this is a chance to make a lasting impact with one of the industry’s most respected teams.

The initial project for this position will be based in Macon, GA.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Procurement

• Develop bidders list, including ability to analyze information in CPS and be aware of local market capabilities
• Develop overall bidding strategy for project
• Manage distribution of bidding documents and tracking of bidders, including solicitation of bidders and management of data within CPS
• Organize and conduct pre-bid meetings
• Manage development of work scopes and mentor others on their creation
• Develop front end documents for bidding based on project needs and requirements of owner contract
• Receive/evaluate bids and conduct post-bid reviews
• Write subcontracts, both standard subcontract orders and more complex types such as professional services or design-assist

Planning

• Initiate setup of a complex project schedule and creation of activities and logic, with no/little assistance on durations and schedule flow.
• Develop site logistics plans in conjunction with superintendent
• Set up a multi-element cash flow and manpower projection analysis at varying stages of the project
• Prepare constructability reviews to determine completeness of documents
• Review estimates prepared by preconstruction group for potential scope holes
• Initiate set up of jobsite, including mobilization of trailer and setup of jobsite staff

Field Operations

• Establish and oversee the safety plan at the jobsite; set safety culture at jobsite
• Ensure punchlist process is completed in a timely manner
• Assist with management of labor relations with field personnel, including interactions with unions
• Implement emergency crisis procedures and ensure staff is appropriately trained
• Facilitate Mechanical/Electrical overhead coordination or BIM process

Cost Management

• Create and manage general conditions budget. Monitor and update projections monthly
• Establish non-reimbursables based on interpretation of contract; work to minimize their usage
• Set up trade budget structure and log into Prolog
• Review budget entries of others and evaluate reports for accuracy
• Regularly monitor project costs and effectiveness of change management processOversee creation of cost items in prolog and issuance to contractors
• Assist with processing changes to owner agreement
• Support job-site cash management, including monitoring of job profitability and timeliness of payment

Management

• Facilitate meetings with the project team
• Ensure RFIs and submittals are being appropriately processed by the engineering staff
• Ensure office procedures are implemented, including filing system, correspondence formats, start‑up documents, closeout documents, and archiving
• Manage ultimate agency acceptance of the project, including serving as an interface to code officials
• Involvement in seeking repeat and new business sales
• Assist with response to RFPs and preparation of presentations for new projects
• Manage job relations and communication needs with the Architect/Engineer

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline
• 6 + years’ experience in GC/CM Construction Management
• Sports venue construction experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to support projects across the Carolinas and Georgia as needed

Barton Malow is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.