Traveling Project Manager

_{30th August, 2026}

Role: Traveling Project Manager.
Location: Kansas City, MO (regional travel / local).
 
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the field execution of mission-critical and data center construction projects nationwide.
 
This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a traveling position, can establish strong on-site leadership quickly, and have extensive experience managing complex MEP systems, critical infrastructure, commissioning activities, and high-performance building environments.
 
Candidates must be comfortable remaining on-site for the full duration of each project and leading projects where schedule certainty, quality, safety, and operational continuity are paramount.
 
This position is based out of our Chicago office; however, due to the extensive travel requirements, candidates are not required to reside in Kansas City, Missouri, but must be willing to travel there weekly.
 
What You'll Do:
Leadership, Collaboration & Professional Development

• Consistently model and reinforce our core values of empathy, perseverance, integrity, and curiosity through your decision-making and execution.
• Manage and grow strong, positive relationships with clients, project partners, architects, end users, and owners.
• Represent the company at kickoff, mid-project, and closeout gatherings to strengthen relationships and leave a lasting impression.
• Actively participate in industry-related organizations and extracurricular professional activities.
• Proactively identify and pursue new business development opportunities, including lead generation and pursuits
• Build confidence in interviewing, presenting, and pitching to prospective clients.
  Provide mentorship, oversight, and support to Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Coordinators
• Lead onboarding and training for new team members; present ongoing process improvement and best-practice trainings.
• Deliver performance feedback and contribute to formal reviews for direct reports.
• Delegate effectively, oversee workload balance, and ensure follow-through on all delegated tasks through completion.
• Maintain proactive, clear, and professional communication with project partners, preferring verbal outreach followed by written documentation.
• Demonstrate autonomy in managing project issues by presenting both the problem and potential solutions; escalate to Team Lead only as needed.
• Foster a positive, accountable team environment, celebrating team successes and taking ownership of challenges.

• Participate in the prime contract process, including negotiation and alignment with company standards, with oversight from your Team Lead.
• Lead Trade Partner selection, interviews, awards, and buyouts.
• Lead creation of Scopes of Work, Exhibit A documents, and the Schedule of Values for all Work Orders.
• Monitor project financial performance: oversee budgets, manage contingency, allowances, and general requirements, and ensure alignment with profit goals.
• Ensure timely delivery of accounting questionnaires, pencil draw submissions, and change order/claims approvals.
• Manage claims, financial reconciliation, and closeout processes, including contingency resolution and Day 2 work planning.
• Provide accurate and timely pricing to clients for Change Orders, Day 2 work, and Service work.
• Maintain organized financial tracking and documentation to support transparency and accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.

• Prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks, ensuring each receives appropriate attention and alignment with the Team Lead on critical decisions.
• Lead initial project setup, including permitting, project folder creation, and schedule development in partnership with the Superintendent.
• Coordinate and run kickoff meetings to align team members on expectations, procurement strategy, schedule, profit targets, and responsibilities.
• Maintain comprehensive awareness of project milestones, deliverables, and critical path items.
•  Lead OAC meetings, delegating agenda and minute preparation while ensuring accuracy, alignment, and thorough documentation.
• Maintain detailed and organized documentation during project pursuits and execution to ensure full team alignment.
• Set and monitor hard deadlines with trade partners for claims, change orders, and pencil values.
• Provide strategic oversight of field teams, trade partners, and vendors, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Build and maintain a strong PM-Superintendent partnership, ensuring field teams are set up for success and project commitments are delivered as promised.
• Facilitate punch list completion, quality control, and project closeout.
• Lead final project debriefs and lessons-learned sessions; share insights with the broader company.

• Take full ownership of project delivery, including drawing and construction document review, RFIs, and submittal management.
• Maintain proficiency in project management and scheduling software; continuously seek ways to improve efficiency and support training of junior staff.
• Ensure consistent organization of project communication, documentation, and workflows across all platforms.
• Demonstrate advanced understanding of construction processes, drawings, documents, RFIs, and submittals.
• Apply strong attention to detail and quality control across all project documentation and execution.
• Maintain knowledge of permitting workflows and project setup procedures.
  Demonstrate proficiency in scheduling concepts and critical path awareness. 

• Consistently model and reinforce our core values of empathy, perseverance, integrity, and curiosity through your decision-making and execution.
• Site coverage for superintendents as needed.
• Manage Day 2 items with oversight from the Project Manager.
• Maintain a positive, proactive attitude.
• Clear, direct, consistent verbal and written communication with trade partners, project partners, and project team.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource and mentor to PE I team members and Project Coordinators, actively supporting their development and day-to-day problem-solving.
• Recognize and address team or trade partner conflicts early, applying sound judgment and effective communication to resolve issues and maintain productive working relationships.
• Communicate challenging or unfavorable information in a timely, professional, and solution-oriented manner, ensuring transparency while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

• Manage MSA/work order process once values and scopes are approved by PM & Team Lead.
• Create and manage procurement log, including weekly and twice-weekly follow-ups with trade partners and email documentation.
• Create commitments and COs in Procore with PM oversight and approval.
• Reconcile financials in Procore each month before pencil submission to Accounting with PM oversight and approval.
• Full ability to manage the financial master in Procore.
• Full understanding of pencil draw and pay application process.
• Demonstrated understanding of estimating processes and best practices, with the ability to support the preparation of competitive bids under appropriate supervision.
• Manage Invite To Bid (ITB) process and corresponding documentation
• Working knowledge of estimating processes and practices, with the ability to develop strong proficiency.
• Take ownership of urgent issues and demonstrate the confidence to promptly address identified issues.

• Effectively support multiple concurrent projects, demonstrating the ability to manage increased workload and complexity (typically contributing across 3-4 projects, depending on size and scope). 
• Assist with setup of project folders & template documents.
• Assist with permit process and permit corrections.
• Set up new projects in Procore.
• Create electronic Superintendent Binder in Procore.
• Create OAC agendas, reviewed by PM
• Document all meetings, including but not limited to OAC meetings, coordination meetings, building and client kick-off meetings, and on-site walkthroughs.
• Manage the submittal and procurement process with PM oversight, maintaining an accurate and up-to-date weekly submittal and procurement log.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive, and properly structured RFIs with PM oversight.
• Manage Day 2 items with oversight from the Project Manager.
• Manage closeout documentation in Procore, distribute to the Owner, schedule and document end-user training, while providing guidance, mentorship, and oversight to the Project Coordinator to ensure completion within the project closeout month.
• Assist with punch list documentation; iPad management on site during punch.
• Develop accurate project schedules with PM oversight.
• Ability to distribute project documentation to and from all relevant parties in a timely fashion; best practice is 24 hours (Examples: Partition Layout Notes, Box Walk Notes, Above Ceiling Layout, Above Ceiling Punch, etc.)
• Demonstrate accountability by proactively and consistently communicating with partners without the need for PM reminders. 
• Ability to run meetings confidently both virtually and in-person.

• Set up new projects in Procore.
• Manage Procore data management; submittals, RFIs, drawing sets, directory management, and punch list tasks.
• Demonstrates a foundational understanding of the role and responsibilities of each trade within the construction process. 
• Thorough understanding of construction drawings and documenting the review process.

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience as a Project Manager with significant experience delivering mission-critical, data center, high-tech, or complex MEP-intensive projects.
• Experience working within active data centers or operational facilities requiring strict uptime requirements preferred.
• Strong professional communication skills with clients, design teams, commissioning agents, trade partners, facility operators, and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated proactive problem-solving skills, including early identification of design, constructability, and coordination issues during preconstruction and active construction phases.
• Comfortable representing the company in client presentations, interviews, and pursuit efforts.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and support junior staff, contributing to overall team development and consistency across traveling projects.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and weekends, along with extended stays away from home.
• Willingness to travel to Kansas City, Missouri for the duration of the project (approximately 6 months). 

• Gold PPO Health Insurance (90% of Cost Covered by Redmond)
• 401k Plan
• Generous Flex PTO
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Family Leave
• Professional Development
• Volunteer Time Off