Traveling Project Manager
WorldWide RS · worldwide-rs.com
New OrleansLead / Manager
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- 9 d ago · posted 2026-10-28
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
Full description
WRS is partnered with an established electrical contractor specializing exclusively in heavy industrial electrical projects. They are looking to add an experienced Traveling Electrical Project Manager to oversee projects throughout the United States.
This is a hands-on, field-based Project Manager position for someone who understands how industrial electrical projects are executed from the jobsite. The ideal candidate will have experience managing electrical scopes within environments such as manufacturing facilities, processing plants, power generation, chemical/petrochemical facilities, refineries, or other heavy industrial operations.
This is not a commercial construction PM role. Candidates should have direct experience managing complex industrial electrical projects and be comfortable traveling to projects as required.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage electrical construction projects from mobilization through completion and turnover
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Maintain a strong onsite presence and oversee day-to-day project execution
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Coordinate field operations with Superintendents, Foremen, and project leadership
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Manage project schedules, manpower requirements, materials, equipment, and subcontractors
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Monitor project budgets, costs, productivity, and overall financial performance
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Manage RFIs, change orders, submittals, procurement, and project documentation
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Coordinate directly with clients, owners, general contractors, engineers, and other project stakeholders
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Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and contract requirements
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Identify potential project risks, schedule impacts, and cost issues before they affect execution
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Support material and equipment procurement to ensure field teams have what they need to maintain production
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Ensure work is completed in accordance with project specifications, electrical codes, quality standards, and safety requirements
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Participate in project meetings and provide accurate progress updates to internal leadership and clients
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Assist with testing, commissioning, punch-list completion, and final project turnover
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Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, schedule, and profitability throughout the project lifecycle
Qualifications
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Previous Project Management experience with an electrical contractor
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Strong background in heavy industrial electrical construction
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Experience managing projects within manufacturing, process, power, petrochemical, refining, or similar industrial environments preferred
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Strong understanding of electrical construction means, methods, drawings, specifications, and field operations
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Ability to manage both the operational and financial sides of a project
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Experience working directly with field leadership and managing project execution onsite
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Strong communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills
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Comfortable working in active industrial environments
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Must be willing and able to travel extensively for projects
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Field experience as an Electrician, Foreman, or Superintendent prior to moving into Project
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