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Traveling Construction Project Manager

Metric Geo
Champaign, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/24/2026 CLOSED ON 3/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traveling Construction Project Manager position at Metric Geo?

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If you like variety and challenge and take satisfaction from knowing your work supports modern construction, consider applying below. Our client gets projects off to strong starts by designing and constructing a wide variety of projects serving the
roadway/highway
&
bridge
markets. Their work improves lives.

What You'll Do:

  • Primary responsibility will be managing field operations and contract administration including safety, personnel, subcontract scheduling, material and equipment procurement and schedule
  • Safety planning will play a critical role in all planning and field operations activities
  • Contract management from the standpoint of identifying potential change orders, changes in scope, changes in field conditions, changes in ability to perform as bid with means and methods
  • Creating and managing budgets
  • Managing Subcontractor and Vendor relationships including identifying and mitigating potential risk exposure and cost overrun exposure
  • Responsible for planning applicable equipment types, personnel skill sets, means, methods, and updating schedule
  • Maintain accurate cost accounting, accurate schedule impacts, accurate and fully authorized change order logs, and accurate and updated communication logs
  • Submit monthly cost to complete projections
  • Manage the contract value amount as it is affected by weather, changed conditions, authorized change orders, pending change orders, and accurate quantities completed
  • Weekly quantities completed accurately reported and compiled in Viewpoint
  • Budget changes completed accurately on a weekly basis

Prior experience managing various road & highway projects is vital to the success of this role.

Location & Travel Details
: This location-based position encompasses worksites throughout the assigned project area (Central, IL) and requires an average of 50% travel (e.g. 2 weeks or 10 days per month). A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided. When overnight travel is required, meals and lodging will also be provided.

What We're Looking For:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related degree. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
  • 10 years of Project Management in heavy civil and bridge construction
  • Excellent communication skills, ability to find solutions from problems, and team approach to management
  • OSHA 30 Hour

Perks & Benefits:

Financial Wellbeing

  • Salary - $1330,000 - $200,000/year with ongoing performance review and merit increase
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
  • Per diem

Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
  • Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Legal Plan

Salary : $75,000 - $135,000

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