Project Manager - Ground up

Norcross, Georgia Permanent USD100,000 - USD130,000 per year View Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join a well‑established, privately owned general contractor with a strong reputation for delivering ground‑up projects across the Southeast. The business is known for promoting from within, maintaining a close‑knit culture, and executing complex municipal, hospitality, and light industrial work without the bureaucracy of a large corporate environment.
  • Emphasis on a culture of not feeling like a number
  • Join a people‑first contractor where your performance, drives advancement

About Our Client

Our client is a privately held, Southeast‑based general contractor with a strong reputation for delivering $5M-$20M ground‑up projects across municipal, hospitality, and light industrial sectors. Known for promoting from within and maintaining a close‑knit, non‑corporate culture, they reward high performers who consistently go above and beyond.

Job Description

As the Project Manager, you will take full ownership of ground‑up construction projects, reporting directly to senior operational leadership and playing a critical role in project delivery from preconstruction through closeout.

  • Lead ground‑up municipal, hospitality, and light industrial projects valued between $5M-$20M
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships
  • Drive project planning, procurement, and cost control from start to finish
  • Coordinate with superintendents to ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence
  • Oversee change management, RFIs, submittals, and contract compliance
  • Communicate proactively with owners, design teams, and internal stakeholders
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to a high‑performance project culture

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 delivering ground‑up construction projects
  • Background in municipal, hospitality, light industrial, healthcare, or higher education sectors
  • Strong financial management and scheduling expertise
  • Experience working for a general contractor on projects $5M+
  • Proficiency with construction management software (Procore, Primavera, MS Project, or similar)
  • A hands‑on, driven mindset with a commitment to going above and beyond
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with clients and trade partners



What's on Offer

  • Base salary: $100,000 - $130,000, depending on experience
  • Stable project pipeline across the Southeast
  • Clear, merit‑based career progression with a company that promotes from within
  • Collaborative, family‑style culture where you are not just a number
  • Exposure to meaningful, community‑impacting projects



If you're excited about this Project Manager role and looking to further your career in Norcross, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Amber Ray
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7023906

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Norcross
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Amber Ray
Job Reference
JN-052026-7023906