Field Project Manager Jobs in Springfield, MO (NOW HIRING)

This Project Manager role supports a large national travel center development program and other strategic national clients by overseeing multiple active construction projects across the United States. The position serves as a key partner to national account leadership, providing project oversight, strengthening QA/QC initiatives, conducting site visits, identifying and mitigating risks, and enhancing communication between offices. The Project Manager ensures that projects are delivered safely, consistently, and in alignment with established quality standards while supporting strong client relationships.

• Oversee multiple active construction projects across various regions in the United States, ensuring alignment with organizational quality standards and project goals.
• Monitor project performance and provide guidance and support to local project teams to keep projects on schedule, within scope, and on budget.
• Assist with issue resolution and escalation management by identifying challenges early and coordinating appropriate responses with stakeholders.
• Ensure consistency in project execution and delivery across multiple regions, promoting standardized processes and best practices.
• Identify potential project, staffing, quality, or schedule risks and implement corrective actions before they impact project delivery.
• Support and strengthen QA/QC initiatives across active projects, including reviewing project performance and promoting continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular site visits to job locations to assess progress, verify adherence to specifications, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.
• Improve communication and coordination between offices, project managers, office leaders, and executive leadership to support efficient project delivery.
• Participate in client meetings, site visits, and project reviews to support national account relationships and maintain high levels of client satisfaction.
• Provide clear, concise, and professional reports and presentations that summarize project status, risks, and recommendations for leadership and clients.
• Work independently with limited supervision, managing multiple stakeholders and competing priorities across a mix of field, client-facing, and strategic planning responsibilities.

• 5–7 years of experience in project management, construction consulting, geotechnical, or construction services.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple concurrent construction projects.
• Experience in construction and construction materials testing, including familiarity with field conditions and jobsite operations.
• Knowledge of soil sampling and geotechnical engineering concepts relevant to construction projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities in a complex, multi-project environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision while maintaining accountability for outcomes.
• Strong report writing skills, including the ability to produce clear, accurate, and professional documentation.
• Effective presentation and communication skills for engaging with clients, project teams, and leadership.
• Experience with project oversight, risk management, and quality assurance/quality control practices in a construction or consulting context.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly beneficial for this role.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a valuable asset.
• ACI certification related to concrete or construction materials testing is advantageous.
• Experience supporting national account clients and participating in client meetings, site visits, and project reviews.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships through consistent, high-quality project delivery.
• Comfort working in a mix of field, client-facing, and strategic planning responsibilities.

This role operates in a dynamic environment that combines field work, client interaction, and strategic planning. The Project Manager travels frequently throughout the United States, with an estimated travel requirement of 50–60%, including regular jobsite visits to active construction projects. The position involves close collaboration with project managers, office leaders, and executive leadership, requiring effective communication across multiple offices and regions. Work is performed in both office settings and field locations, with exposure to typical construction site conditions. The environment emphasizes safety, quality, and consistent project execution while supporting national account relationships and long-term client partnerships.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Springfield, MO.

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $57.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Springfield,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

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