Traveling Construction Manager

Traveling Construction Manager – Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Location: Tumwater, Washington
Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Employment Type: Contract
Travel: Open to traveling candidates
Per Diem: Available for eligible travelers
Project Duration: Based on project requirements

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Traveling Construction Manager to oversee industrial construction activities at a food and beverage manufacturing facility in Tumwater, Washington. This individual will manage day-to-day construction operations, coordinate subcontractors and skilled trades, maintain project schedules, and ensure all work is completed safely, on time, and according to project specifications.

This is a contract opportunity open to qualified candidates willing to travel to Tumwater, Washington. Per diem is available for eligible traveling contractors, making this an excellent opportunity for experienced construction professionals seeking their next industrial project assignment.

The Construction Manager will work closely with project managers, engineers, plant leadership, contractors, and equipment vendors to coordinate construction activities, equipment installation, facility modifications, and production line improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction activities, ensuring work is completed according to project plans, specifications, schedules, and quality standards.
• Coordinate subcontractors, general contractors, equipment vendors, and skilled trades, including mechanical, electrical, piping, structural, and civil contractors.
• Manage construction schedules, monitor project milestones, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate installation and integration of industrial processing equipment, production lines, conveyors, packaging systems, and supporting utilities.
• Collaborate with engineering and project management teams to resolve field issues, review design changes, and coordinate construction modifications.
• Conduct regular jobsite inspections, progress meetings, and field walkthroughs to monitor construction quality and productivity.
• Enforce site safety requirements, including OSHA compliance, job hazard assessments, permit requirements, and contractor safety procedures.
• Coordinate construction activities within active manufacturing environments while minimizing disruptions to ongoing production.
• Monitor contractor performance, labor utilization, material deliveries, equipment availability, and construction progress.
• Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, change orders, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical installations, process piping, equipment setting, utility connections, and facility upgrades.
• Support equipment startup, commissioning, punch-list completion, and project turnover activities.
• Communicate project status, risks, schedule updates, and field issues to project leadership and facility stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5 years of construction management experience in industrial, manufacturing, or process-related environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing construction projects involving multiple contractors and skilled trades.
• Strong understanding of industrial construction methods, project scheduling, site logistics, and contractor coordination.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical installations, process piping, structural modifications, and industrial equipment installation.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, engineering plans, and technical documentation.
• Experience managing construction schedules, labor resources, budgets, and subcontractor performance.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety practices, OSHA requirements, and jobsite risk management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with construction management and scheduling tools such as Procore, Primavera P6, or Microsoft Project is preferred.
• Willingness to travel to and work onsite in Tumwater, Washington for the duration of the project.

Preferred Experience

• Food and beverage manufacturing, food processing, dairy, brewery, or bottling facility construction.
• Industrial facility expansions, renovations, and production line installations.
• Construction involving fillers, conveyors, packaging equipment, case packers, palletizers, and automated manufacturing systems.
• Mechanical and electrical contractor coordination, process piping, utility installation, and equipment setting.
• Brownfield construction or projects completed within operating manufacturing facilities.
• Equipment installation, commissioning, startup, and production handover.
• Experience coordinating engineering, construction, and operations teams on capital projects.

Compensation & Travel Benefits

• Competitive contract compensation based on experience.
• Per diem available for eligible traveling contractors.
• Opportunity for out-of-area candidates to work on an industrial construction project in Tumwater, Washington.
• Project-based contract opportunity with an onsite role.
• Potential overtime based on project schedule and business needs.

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deal Candidate

The successful candidate is a hands-on construction leader who can manage contractors, coordinate multiple trades, resolve field issues, and maintain construction progress in a fast-paced industrial environment. They understand the unique challenges of food and beverage manufacturing projects, including equipment installation, sanitation requirements, production constraints, and safe execution of work.

The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, safety-focused, and willing to travel for a contract assignment. They can take ownership of daily site execution while keeping project leadership informed of progress, risks, and schedule impacts.

Work Location

This is an onsite contract opportunity based in Tumwater, Washington, and is open to local and traveling candidates. Per diem is available for eligible travelers, subject to applicable assignment terms and company policy.

Why do we say: "Unmistakably EV Group"? Because, it's our goal to deliver you the kind of experience that distinguishes us from the rest. We want to be more to you than just a supplier of consultants. We want to be more to our employees than a company name on a check. We employ individuals who are very good at what they do, our reputation means everything to us. We strive to be a supplier of highly skilled consultants that save time, money, and headaches to run a smooth and efficient project for our clients.
We've spent the past 30 years growing our network and expanding our skills base to accommodate more than just the food and beverage industry. This means we've become adaptable and flexible enough to support an array of capital projects in a range of industries. Ultimately, that means greater service to our clients and greater opportunities for our candidates.