Entry Level Traveling Project Manager
About The Position
GMEA LLC, a nationwide commercial and industrial electrical contractor, is hiring recent college graduates for an entry-level project management role. No previous construction, electrical, or project management experience is required; the company provides paid training, guidance, and mentorship from experienced construction professionals. The role offers hands-on experience on major construction projects and opportunities to develop leadership and management skills and grow into senior project management or operations leadership. This is a field-based position. Project Managers spend most of their working time at active construction sites across the United States, working with electricians, field supervisors, customers, general contractors, and other project stakeholders. They help monitor project progress, document work, coordinate communications, support site safety, and help keep materials, tools, and equipment organized. Extensive nationwide travel is mandatory. Assignments may last several weeks to multiple months, and employees must be comfortable spending extended periods away from home. Work schedules depend on project needs and may exceed 40 hours per week or include early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Company-paid travel accommodations and opportunities for trips home are provided in accordance with company policies. The position is not remote, hybrid, or a traditional office role.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree must be fully completed at the time of application; current students who have not graduated are not eligible.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the United States, including assignments lasting several weeks or months.
- Availability to work onsite daily during assigned construction activities, including occasional evenings and weekends as required.
- Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Comfort using computers, smartphones, and basic business software.
- Ability to follow instructions, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate issues promptly.
- Comfort spending significant time standing, walking, and working in active construction environments.
- Dependability, self-motivation, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn.
- No previous construction, electrical, or project management experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in business, engineering, construction management, operations, supply chain management, or a related field; all bachelor's degree majors will be considered.
- Enjoyment of travel, active work environments, and interacting with people.
- Initiative, follow-through, comfort asking questions, and the ability to work independently while following established processes.
Responsibilities
- Monitor daily installation progress and help ensure work follows project schedules, installation plans, and management instructions.
- Document construction progress using photographs, daily reports, and regular project updates.
- Identify potential delays, installation concerns, and missing materials, and promptly communicate them to management.
- Attend onsite meetings with customers, general contractors, and project stakeholders.
- Communicate professionally with customers, field supervisors, electricians, and company leadership.
- Coordinate with field personnel to track progress, address concerns, and support project execution.
- Spend significant time in the field observing installations and conducting routine site walks.
- Monitor compliance with company safety procedures, site requirements, and proper PPE use, escalating concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
- Help ensure company tools, materials, and equipment are tracked, stored, secured, and maintained.
- Monitor material deliveries, identify shortages, and help maintain an organized and professional jobsite.
Benefits
- Company-paid business travel, including flights, accommodations, and transportation.
- Daily meal per diem while traveling, in accordance with company policy.
- Company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid training and mentorship from experienced construction professionals.
- Performance-based bonuses and opportunities for salary increases as experience and responsibilities grow.
- Career advancement opportunities into senior project management and operations leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
