Travelling Project Manager

TYG; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

TYG is seeking a Traveling Project Manager for electrical construction to lead planning, coordination and delivery of major projects across the United States. The role requires managing teams, schedules, budgets, procurement and client relationships while traveling nationally.

The initial project is in Lithia Springs, GA with a four-week-on-site travel rotation and extended weekends home. Experience in data centres or mission-critical facilities is preferred and strong leadership and safety

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in electrical construction.
• Experience with electrical contractor environment.
• Experience with data centres or mission-critical facilities preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems and construction processes.
• Proven ability to manage large, fast-paced projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience budgeting, change orders and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution and delivery of electrical construction projects, ensuring safety, schedule and budget.
• Build and manage project teams, oversee resource planning and responsibilities.
• Manage schedules, procurement strategies, contracts and milestones.
• Review contracts and scope to align with client requirements.
• Coordinate with field operations to monitor progress, labor and performance.
• Oversee subcontractors to ensure quality and schedule commitments.
• Identify risks, implement corrective actions and manage financials.
• Oversee invoicing and change orders; ensure contractual requirements are fulfilled.
• Communicate progress, challenges and milestones to stakeholders and senior leadership.

Skills

PM experience

Electrical construction

Data centre projects

Budget management

Team leadership

Contract management

Education

Electrical Eng/CM degree

Job description

Traveling Project Manager – Electrical Construction (Travel / On-site)

We’re partnering with a leading national electrical contractor to identify experienced Traveling Project Managers to support major electrical construction projects across the US, including large-scale data centre developments. The business has a strong reputation for delivering complex electrical projects, with a team-oriented culture that empowers its people and prioritises quality, collaboration and successful project execution.

About the Role

The Traveling Project Manager will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of electrical construction projects, overseeing project teams, schedules, budgets, procurement and client relationships to ensure successful project completion. This opportunity is particularly suited to an experienced electrical construction professional with a background in data centres, mission-critical facilities, healthcare or airport projects. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing complex, fast-paced projects while travelling nationally and coordinating closely with field operations and senior leadership.

The initial project is based in Lithia Springs, Georgia, with a travel rotation of four weeks on-site followed by an extended weekend at home. Travel arrangements typically involve flying home on Wednesday around midday and returning on Sunday, although some Saturdays will be required.

• Eligibility for project-based and annual bonuses
• Four-weeks-on travel rotation with extended weekends at home
• Opportunity to work on major electrical and mission-critical construction projects
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Additional employee benefits and professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution and delivery of electrical construction projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule and within budget.
• Build and manage effective project teams, overseeing personnel assignments, resource planning and project responsibilities.
• Manage project schedules, procurement strategies, contractual requirements and key delivery milestones.
• Review project contracts and scope requirements to ensure alignment with client
• Coordinate closely with field operations to monitor installation progress, labour requirements and project performance.
• Oversee third-party contractors and subcontractors to ensure quality standards and schedule commitments are met.
• Manage project reviews, identify financial and operational risks, and implement corrective actions where required.
• Oversee invoicing, negotiate change orders and ensure contractual and commercial requirements are fulfilled.
• Communicate project progress, challenges, risks and key milestones to stakeholders and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of Project Management experience within electrical construction.
• Previous experience working for an electrical contractor is required.
• Experience delivering projects within data centres, mission-critical facilities, hospitals, airports or similar complex construction environments is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems and electrical construction processes.
• Proven ability to manage large, fast-paced projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Extensive knowledge of project scheduling, bidding, quantity take-offs, change orders and contracts.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets and delivering profitable project portfolios.
• Previous field experience coordinating with construction management and site teams.
• Strong leadership skills, including experience managing and developing project teams.
• A degree in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management is strongly preferred.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician licence is advantageous but not essential.
• Must be willing and able to commit to the national travel requirements and four-weeks-on rotation.