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Job Title: Traveling Project Manager Job Description

We are seeking a driven and experienced Traveling Project Manager to lead fiber installation projects across the Midwest, with occasional travel to other regions, including Florida. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, field-oriented environment and enjoys balancing client-facing responsibilities with hands-on project oversight.

Responsibilities

+ Manage 2–5 fiber installation teams across multiple active job sites.

+ Travel to project sites a couple of times per month for kickoff meetings and progress checks.

+ Serve as the primary client contact, ensuring clear communication and satisfaction.

+ Coordinate with internal office staff and field crews; travel via rental truck.

+ Oversee underground fiber installations, including jetting techniques.

+ Utilize subsurface maps and Excel for planning and execution.

+ Handle project estimates, budgeting, equipment logistics, material procurement, and status reporting.

+ Provide regular updates to clients and leadership, resolving issues proactively.

Essential Skills

+ Project management

+ Fiber jetting

+ Underground utilities

+ Scheduling

+ Project coordination

+ Fiber installation

+ Construction management

+ Report writing

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Willingness to travel at least 50% of the time; when not traveling, work from home or ideally from the office in KCK.

+ Proven experience managing fiber installation projects, especially underground construction.

+ Strong proficiency in Excel

+ Excellent communication and organizational skills.

+ 3+ years as a fiber or underground construction PM experience

Work Environment

This role involves 50% travel to project sites, primarily located in the central US, with one project in Florida. When not on site, work can be conducted remotely or from the office in Kansas City, Kansas. The company provides a $40 per diem, along with covered lodging and rental car expenses. The environment is dynamic, requiring adaptability to both office and field settings.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Leawood, Kansas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Leawood,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.