Traveling Construction Project Manager (South Bend, IN, and Midwest)

Position: Traveling - Construction Project Manager (South Bend, Indiana, and Midwest)
Reports to: Senior Project Manager
Primary Location: South Bend, Indiana
Project Assignment: Midwest Region
Pay Range: $165,000 – $230,000* 

*Estimated total pay range includes base salary, vehicle allowance, project-based per diem, and eligibility for an annual incentive. Actual total compensation will vary depending on project location and travel requirements.

Superior and our tri-venture, CST, is looking for a Traveling Project Manager to help drive our electrical construction projects forward across the Midwest. The Project Manager is responsible for managing construction projects, scheduling resources, ensuring that budgets and timelines are met, and working closely with the Superintendent and Foremen to ensure the successful progress and completion of the project. 

Important note for applicants: 

This role will begin on a jobsite in South Bend, Indiana, with the opportunity to support future projects in other markets as business needs evolve. 

This role requires flexibility and willingness to travel and temporarily reside near project sites for extended project assignments. Potential jobsite locations may include Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, and/or Wisconsin. 

This position is only open to candidates whose permanent primary residence is one of the following states: Indiana (beyond 90 miles of New Carlisle, Indiana) Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

If you are located within 90 miles of New Carlisle, Indiana, please apply to our non-traveler Project Manager position here: https://superiorgroup.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0vdjd?source=

Key Responsibilities

• Mitigate and manage project risk, and elevate concerns – and solutions – quickly to Project Operations and Field Operations leadership


• Create and manage the full project schedule from project kickoff to project closeout


• Manage all project finance requirements, including billings, project setup, project buy-out, project cost control, change order management, and cost to complete


• Earn the trust of clients by cultivating relationships, communicating swiftly, collaborating, and solving challenges


• Chair project meetings including planning, progress updates, and reviews with customers


• Work with departments across the organization to ensure that project materials are available and in place as needed


• Serve as a key leader to our project team, and provide clear communication and guidance to all team members


• Understand the full scope of the project contract and negotiate changes as needed


• Review all project documents including estimates, design drawings, specifications, and contracts


• Maintain a high degree of safety on our work across the jobsite


• Ensure the timely completion of all job closeout procedures

Your Character Traits

• You’re organized, great at prioritization, and have a strong attention to detail


• You’re a great communicator, a team player, and ready to work with colleagues across our jobsites and organization


• You’re a leader and are effective at motivating and mentoring junior colleagues

Your Expertise

• Required: You have at least 4 years of experience in commercial construction project management or equivalent electrical construction experience 


• Bonus Points: You earned your Construction Management degree, Engineering degree, Construction Management Program certificate, or another related degree


• Bonus Points: You’re experienced with design-build, hard bid, and negotiated projects around $5M to $50M


• Bonus Points: You have extensive knowledge in construction management software


• Bonus Points: You hold an active OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

Our Benefits

We offer a range of professional and personal perks that you can enjoy as a member of Superior. Here are just a few examples of the benefits you can expect:

• Health Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children


• Dental Plan: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children


• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Life Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you


• 401K Plan: We contribute a portion of your 401K for you


• Vacation/PTO: You receive a minimum of three weeks of PTO per year


• Health Savings Account: We contribute at least $750 to your HSA each year


• Maternity and Parental Leave: New parents receive paid time off

About The Superior Group (Superior)

Superior is a national leader in electrical design and construction. From hospitals to data centers to stadiums and beyond, we bring power and connectivity to projects of every shape and size. Our heritage dates back more than 100 years, and we’re proudly headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

Superior is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Superior is a Drug-Free workplace. Candidates must successfully pass criminal background check, pre-employment, and random drug screens.

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