Assistant Project Manager - Construction - Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, Georgia Permanent USD85,000 - USD95,000 per year View Job Description
A long-standing, reputable General Contractor in the Atlanta, GA area is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to join their growing team. This firm has operated for nearly four decades and continues to scale year after year. With a collaborative culture, strong leadership, and a steady pipeline of diverse work, this is an excellent opportunity for a driven construction professional ready to advance their career.
  • Opportunities for rapid but sustainable career growth
  • Strong pipeliine for the year ahead & competitive compensation

About Our Client

Our client is an Atlanta-based, Top 400 ENR general contractor that has been in an established leader in the market for over 25 years. They specialize in ground-up and interior commercial construction projects across the light industrial, data center, healthcare, higher education, and class a office markets. With a growing backlog of projects, they are looking to bring on a strong APM who can make an impact and continue to grow with them.

Job Description

  • Review design drawings and specifications
  • Track permitting process and assist in its procurement
  • Identify the required scopes of work to complete the project
  • Compose the scope of work identifying products, specifications, performance standards and contract documents
  • Prepare and distribute bid packages to qualified vendors and conduct pre-bid meetings
  • Qualify bids and bidders, and make selections
  • Establish construction schedule and develop related budget
  • Direct the activities involved with the preparation of mock-ups
  • Fine tune the scope of work and adjust the schedule / budgetary items as required to meet the pro forma expectations
  • Regularly update and report on the project's performance through the schedule, cost report, weekly report, progress photos and accounting conference calls
  • Regularly monitor field operations through site visits and inspections
  • Monitor and advise on job safety protocols
  • Provide guidance and support to onsite personnel
  • Acts as liaison between property management and construction team
  • Review and approve subcontractor draw requests
  • Prepare and submit contracts, change orders and purchase orders
  • Prepare and submit change events as required



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 2+ years of experience working with a commercial general contractor as an APM
  • Construction experience in light industrial, data center, healthcare, higher education, and/or class a interiors required
  • Ground-up construction experience required
  • Technical degree level education in construction or related field is a plus
  • A proactive, initiative-driven mindset and strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with both field and office teams

What's on Offer

  • Base Salary: $85,000 - $100,000
  • Competitive and lucrative bonus structure
  • Truck allowance
  • Company phone or phone allowance
  • ESOP
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • and more!
Contact
Sydney Franklin
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6945938

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Atlanta
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sydney Franklin
Job Reference
JN-022026-6945938