Traveling Project Manager- Self Perform (AFG)

Description

Reporting to the Project Superintendent, the Project Manager provides overall direction and leadership for entire projects or portions of larger, complex endeavors. This role fully implements and manages project operations and administration, builds lasting relationships with clients, design teams, and subcontractors, and supports JE Dunn’s self‑perform work with travel to assigned sites.

Core responsibilities include leading the company’s safety culture, managing the JE Dunn pre‑start process, supporting pre‑construction activities such as quantity take‑off and bid package development, and overseeing the buy‑out schedule and subcontractor selection. The manager also coordinates submittal schedules, risk analysis, stakeholder communications, change requests, project meetings, pay applications, scheduling using Lean principles, and provides comprehensive documentation, reporting, and financial forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.

• Lead safety culture and mentor staff toward an injury‑free environment.
• Manage the JE Dunn pre‑start process for new projects.
• Support pre‑construction with quantity take‑off, trade coordination, and bid package development.
• Develop and implement buy‑out schedules, verify pricing, and select subcontractors.
• Coordinate submittal schedules, review and approve shop drawings and samples.
• Collaborate with logistics to obtain material and equipment pricing.
• Conduct risk analysis and ensure bonding requirements for subcontractors.
• Facilitate stakeholder communications, including owners, designers, and vendors.
• Disseminate change requests, gather pricing, and obtain owner/architect approvals.
• Lead project meetings such as monthly reviews, progress, and OAC sessions.
• Process monthly subcontractor and owner pay applications.
• Create and maintain project schedules using Lean principles, identifying schedule impacts and mitigation plans.
• Document decisions affecting budget, schedule, quality, safety, and legal aspects.
• Provide regular reporting on project status, profitability, and cost forecasts.
• Prepare monthly cost and margin forecasts and monitor budget discrepancies.
• Lead project closeout, managing punch lists, warranties, and final financials.
• Interface with regional or company legal counsel as needed.

Requirements

Key competencies required are strong verbal and written communication, effective presentation skills, proficiency in MS Office, advanced use of project management, accounting, construction technology, and scheduling software, and an ability to apply Lean processes. The role also demands relationship‑building, budget management, and the capacity to navigate complex project processes.

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) and possess at least five years of construction management experience. A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds are required, with occasional travel, non‑traditional hours, and exposure to extreme conditions possible.

Benefits

JE Dunn attributes its 100+ years of success to hiring inspired people, providing challenging work, equipping teams with innovative tools, and sharing company rewards. This culture of best people and the right culture drives sustainable growth across diverse teams nationwide.

JE Dunn offers a professional non‑union benefits package, commits to a diverse and inclusive workforce, and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. The company maintains a drug‑free workplace and does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance