Traveling Construction Project Manager - Roadway

Company: Metric Geo
Location: Champaign
Posted on: November 26, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Construction Project Managers, apply now! 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 - $150,000 - $180,000/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

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