Traveling Project Manager – Data Center / Mission Critical

Posted 4 days ago

scott humphreyVirginia Beach (VA)

Project Management Specialists Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

SENIORITY

Manager

SALARY

$200 K–$280 K

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About the role

📍 United States (true traveler — live anywhere, national travel required) | $200K–$280K+ total package

About the Company: A top-tier national general contractor with a major presence in mission-critical and data center construction, plus corporate interiors, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and industrial work. Known for complex, high-profile projects, a relationship-driven culture, and a strong record of promoting from within, the firm is expanding its data center operations across Texas and beyond.

Job Description: The Project Manager leads the delivery of large-scale data center and mission-critical projects from planning through closeout. This is a true traveling role — candidates can be based anywhere in the U.S. as long as they're able to travel to the project. Relocating to a regional office is optional, not required. Teams typically spend around two years on a project before having a say in where they go next. Select Responsibilities Manage all phases of project delivery — preconstruction coordination, procurement, buyout, scheduling, cost control, and closeout Own project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and overall financial performance Lead subcontractor coordination and complex trade packages on mission-critical work Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation Serve as primary point of contact with owners, design teams, and trade partners Drive quality and safety standards across the jobsite Proactively identify and resolve issues affecting cost, schedule, or quality

Ideal Candidate:

Proven Project Manager experience delivering data center, mission-critical, or similarly complex commercial projects
Strong command of project controls, budgets, scheduling, and subcontractor management
Genuine willingness to travel nationally for extended project assignments
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Authorization to work in the U.S.Compensation & Total Package
Total annualized package commonly reaches $200K–$280K+ when you combine base, bonus, per diem, and allowances
Competitive base salary (~$110K–$150K depending on experience; higher at the Senior PM level)
Performance- and profitability-based bonus program with real upside — top performers see significant annual bonuses
Weekly per diem (~$1,246/week; ~$58K+/year on current projects) — largely tax-advantaged while traveling
Vehicle and fuel allowance (~$12,600/year)
Best-in-class medical (PPO + employer-funded HSA), dental, and vision
Employer-matched 401(k) (pre-tax + Roth), company-paid life/AD&D, plus voluntary disability, accident, critical illness, and pet insurance
Generous PTO (~18 days to start, ~23 at 5+ years), paid holidays, parental/family leave, tuition and wellness reimbursement

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