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Project Manager - Ground up Commercial Construction

Atlanta, Georgia Permanent USD95,000 - USD100,000 per year View Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Project Manager to join an established, privately owned general contractor delivering ground‑up light industrial and aviation facilities. You will take full ownership of projects from preconstruction through close‑out, working with experienced leadership on technically interesting builds in a collaborative, no‑ego environment.
  • Lead ground‑up projects in high‑growth industrial and aviation markets.
  • Join a stable builder with repeat clients and a strong forward pipeline.

About Our Client

Our client is a well‑established general contractor with a strong track record delivering ground‑up light industrial and aviation projects. They offer a stable pipeline, repeat clients, and the opportunity to run projects with real autonomy.

Job Description

As the Project Manager, you will report to senior operations leadership and take full responsibility for the successful delivery of assigned projects.

  • Manage ground‑up construction projects from preconstruction through completion
  • Oversee budgets, schedules, contracts, and cost controls to ensure profitability
  • Coordinate subcontractors, consultants, and internal field teams
  • Lead project meetings and serve as the primary client point of contact
  • Review drawings, scopes, change orders, and submittals
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to quality standards
  • Support preconstruction and estimating efforts 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.

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

For the Project Manager role we are seeking:

  • Proven experience as a Project Manager with a general contractor
  • Strong background delivering ground‑up construction projects
  • Exposure to light industrial, aviation, or similar commercial projects
  • Solid understanding of scheduling, cost reporting, and contract management
  • Experience with construction software (Procore, Microsoft Project, or similar)
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to lead teams and clients
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred



What's on Offer

  • Salary: $95,000 - $100,000 base
  • Bonus potential and comprehensive benefits package
  • Long‑term project pipeline with repeat clients
  • Clear path for career progression as the business continues to grow
  • Opportunity to run meaningful projects with real autonomy



If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Project Manager, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Amber Ray
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7017353

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Atlanta
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Amber Ray
Job Reference
JN-052026-7017353