Company Overview

Elder Corporation is a family-owned company committed to long-term employee relationships and career growth. We specialize in large-scale earthmoving, complex underground utility projects, and heavy-duty demolition. Trusted by customers across the Midwest, we take pride in being a reliable and professional site development partner.

Position Summary

Elder Corporation is seeking an experienced and motivated Traveling Project Manager to oversee heavy civil construction projects from pre-construction through completion. This role is responsible for estimating, bidding, project planning, scheduling, budgeting, field coordination, and customer communication.

The Traveling Project Manager works closely with superintendents, field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and company leadership to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with company standards and values.

This position requires frequent travel and overnight stays based on project location and scheduling demands.

Benefits

• Competitive wages, plus health, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee
• Advancement opportunities
• Boot reimbursement
• Safe, clean, and team-oriented work environment
• Specialty tools provided

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Estimating

• Compile and analyze data affecting project quality, scheduling, cost, and profitability.
• Assist Senior Estimators with bid strategy development and project planning.
• Prepare accurate quantity take-offs and cost estimates using project plans and specifications.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously from award through completion.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, manpower, equipment, and material usage.
• Track project progress and proactively resolve issues impacting cost, quality, or schedule.
• Prepare and submit RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Maintain project schedules and material purchase requests.
• Produce timely project reports for management and stakeholders.

Communication & Coordination

• Communicate project status, schedules, and deadlines with field superintendents, office staff, customers, subcontractors, and company leadership.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, vendors, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure successful project execution.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, subcontractors, and team members.
• Address project conflicts and customer concerns professionally and efficiently.

Financial & Administrative Responsibilities

• Review and manage project cost codes, payroll allocations, invoices, material purchases, and logistics.
• Analyze labor, materials, equipment, and resource requirements to maximize project profitability.
• Support accounting and documentation processes throughout the project lifecycle.

Software & Technical Skills
Preferred experience with:

• HCSS Estimating and Project Management Software
• Agtek Takeoff Software
• Bluebeam
• Procore

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of Project Management and/or Estimating experience in heavy civil or highway construction preferred
• Experience with earthmoving, underground utilities, demolition, grading, or site development projects preferred
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
• Working knowledge of heavy equipment and construction methods
• Ability to manage multiple schedules, deadlines, and projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills
• Knowledge of project budgeting, resource allocation, and construction operations
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL preferred
• Willingness and ability to travel and work extended hours as project demands require

Elder Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Company truck
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road