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Traveling Senior Project Manager

Tri-City Group
Rapids, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2027
Tri-City Group is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager for an immediate opening in Cedar Rapids, IA. The Senior Project will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale mission-critical construction projects. This role is a key operational leader responsible for driving project success from kickoff through closeout ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety standards.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

  • Lead projects from kickoff through closeout, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements
  • Drive project kickoff processes, confirming scope, staffing, logistics, and material strategies
  • Develop and execute clear project plans that translate drawings and schedules into actionable field strategies
  • Oversee day-to-day execution across project teams, field supervision, and support functions
  • Partner with Superintendents to remove constraints, optimize sequencing, and maintain production momentum
  • Align manpower, materials, equipment, and logistics to support productivity and schedule goals
  • Monitor project financials including labor performance, cost trends, forecasts, and cost-to-complete projections
  • Identify risks and implement mitigation or recovery strategies
  • Maintain alignment between master schedules, lookaheads, and execution milestones
  • Oversee procurement coordination, vendor engagement, and material delivery timelines
  • Support change management, including scope clarification and change order development
  • Lead coordination with clients, general contractors, and trade partners
  • Ensure quality, safety, and commissioning standards are met throughout execution
  • Maintain accurate project documentation, reporting, and communication to leadership
  • Establish team structure, accountability, and performance expectations
  • Mentor and develop project managers and engineers, fostering a high-performance culture

Qualifications

  • 10 years of experience in construction project management
  • Proven track record delivering large-scale construction projects
  • Strong knowledge of electrical systems, construction processes, and industry standards
  • Proficiency with project management tools and systems
  • Ability to read and interpret financial reports and contract documents
  • Experience in mission-critical or hyperscale data center projects (preferred)

Candidates must possess strong leadership and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to drive execution across complex, fast-paced construction environments while balancing field operations, financial performance, and stakeholder expectations. This includes excellent communication and collaboration skills, strong business and financial acumen, and the ability to identify risks, solve problems proactively, and develop high-performing teams.

All job offers are contingent upon completing a successful drug screen and reference check. Tri-City Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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