Traveling Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Traveling Project Manager

Type: Direct Hire

Location: 100% Travel—Texas has the majority of the client work at the moment.

Salary: 125k + Bonus and Commissions (25% Placement Fee)

Overview

The company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale, high-profile, and high-risk telecommunications and low-voltage construction projects. This individual will serve as a senior escalation point for project teams, partnering with Operations leadership and Project Managers to resolve complex project issues while ensuring successful delivery, profitability, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with a strong background managing multimillion-dollar projects, mentoring PMs, and driving operational excellence across multiple engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support large-scale and high-risk telecommunications/construction projects.
• Serve as a senior escalation resource for project challenges and drive issues through resolution.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to protect project schedules, budgets, and profitability.
• Monitor project financials, KPIs, forecasting, and overall performance.
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, and customer satisfaction standards.
• Manage staffing, workload distribution, materials, and installation progress.
• Partner with customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
• Mentor and coach Project Managers to improve performance and project delivery.
• Support pre-construction planning, operational handoffs, and implementation meetings.
• Review job costing, invoicing, collections, and project reporting for accuracy.
• Drive continuous process improvements across projects and accounts.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 7+ years of supervisory, leadership, or project management experience.
• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications, low-voltage, structured cabling, construction, or related technical industries.
• Proven experience managing large, complex projects valued at $1M+.
• Experience working directly with customers and General Contractors.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel extensively to active project sites.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements.

Technical Requirements

• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, construction drawings, and project specifications.
• Strong proficiency in Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Teams.
• Experience with project scheduling tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, Wrike, or similar platforms.
• Ability to manage project budgets, forecasting, financial reporting, and profitability metrics.

• Experience with project lifecycle management from scope development through customer turnover.

Preferred Certifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional)

• PMI-ACP or equivalent project management certification

• OSHA 30 Certification

• Industry certifications related to telecommunications, structured cabling, or low-voltage systems

This is a direct hire opportunity. The selected candidate will be employed directly by our client. All compensation and benefits, including but not limited to medical insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other perks, will be provided by the client in accordance with their internal policies and subject to applicable laws and eligibility requirements.