Entry Level Traveling Project Manager
About The Position
Start your career helping manage large-scale construction projects across the United States — no previous experience required! GMEA LLC is a rapidly growing nationwide commercial and industrial electrical contractor seeking motivated, organized, and ambitious college graduates to join our team as Entry-Level Traveling Project Managers. This is an exciting opportunity to earn a competitive salary, travel throughout the country, gain hands-on experience on major construction projects, and develop valuable leadership and management skills early in your career. No previous construction, electrical, or project management experience is required. We provide the training, mentorship, and support necessary to succeed. We’re looking for individuals who are dependable, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and comfortable taking responsibility. Unlike traditional office positions, this role puts you directly in the field, working alongside experienced construction professionals, interacting with customers, and helping oversee projects from start to finish. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate who enjoys traveling, working with people, solving problems, and wants to build a long-term career in project management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Bachelor’s degree must be fully completed at the time of application. Current students who have not yet graduated are not eligible.
- No previous construction, electrical, or project management experience required.
- Must be willing and able to travel extensively throughout the United States, including assignments lasting several weeks or months.
- Must be available to work onsite daily during assigned construction activities, including occasional evenings and weekends as required.
- Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Comfortable using computers, smartphones, and basic business software.
- Ability to follow instructions, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate issues promptly.
- Comfortable spending significant time standing, walking, and working in active construction environments.
- Dependable, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
- Candidates with degrees in business, engineering, construction management, operations, supply chain management, or related fields are encouraged to apply. However, all bachelor’s degree majors will be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Enjoys traveling and experiencing new places.
- Prefers an active work environment over sitting behind a desk all day.
- Is organized, observant, and pays attention to details.
- Enjoys interacting with people and building professional relationships.
- Takes initiative and follows through on responsibilities.
- Is comfortable asking questions and learning from experienced professionals.
- Can work independently while following established processes and instructions.
- Wants to build a long-term career with opportunities for increased responsibility.
Responsibilities
- Monitor daily installation progress and help ensure work follows established project schedules, installation plans, and management instructions.
- Document construction progress through photographs, daily reports, and regular project updates.
- Identify potential delays, installation concerns, and missing materials, and communicate them promptly 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 usage, escalating concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
- Help ensure company tools, materials, and equipment are properly 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.
- Opportunities for career advancement into senior project management and operations leadership positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
