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Assistant Project Manager - Industrial/Cold Storage

Kennesaw, Georgia Permanent USD90,000 - USD110,000 per year View Job Description
An established design-build contractor specializing in complex industrial and cold storage facilities is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join its growing Atlanta team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale, ground-up projects within a highly technical market sector while benefiting from a collaborative culture, significant autonomy, and clear career progression into Project Management.
  • High-Autonomy, Growth-Focused Culture
  • Industry-Leading Project Pipeline In Cold Storage & Industrial Space

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected design-build contractor recognized as a market leader within the cold storage and industrial construction sector. With an active portfolio of large-scale projects and a strong pipeline of upcoming work, the business continues to expand across high-growth markets, offering employees long-term stability and exposure to complex, technically challenging developments.

Job Description

The Assistant Project Manager will report to the Project Manager and support the successful delivery of industrial and cold storage construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role offers exposure to major design-build projects and the opportunity to work alongside experienced construction professionals in a fast-growing niche market.

  • Assist with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordination activities.
  • Support subcontractor procurement, contract administration, and change order management.
  • Track project costs, forecasts, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
  • Coordinate with field teams, design partners, clients, and subcontractors to maintain project schedules.
  • Participate in project meetings and communicate updates to key stakeholders.
  • Help ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
  • Support project closeout activities and documentation management.

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

  • 4-5 years of construction experience with a general contractor.
  • Experience supporting industrial, tilt-wall, ground-up, or cold storage construction projects.
  • Design-build construction experience is highly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of construction processes, scheduling, project controls, and cost management.
  • Experience managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
  • Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or similar platforms.
  • Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
  • Based in or willing to work from the Atlanta office.



What's on Offer

  • Base Salary: $90,000 - $110,000
  • Annual Bonus Program (target 10%)
  • $600/month vehicle allowance
  • $120/month phone allowance
  • 100% employer-paid individual health insurance
  • Exposure to landmark industrial and cold storage developments
  • Clear progression path from Assistant Project Manager to Project Manager
  • Collaborative, lean team environment with direct access to leadership



Contact
Anni Hudman
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7120042

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Kennesaw
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Anni Hudman
Job Reference
JN-102026-7120042
 

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