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Senior Project Manager - Municipal Construction - Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia Permanent USD100,000 - USD145,000 per year View Job Description
This Senior Project Manager role offers ownership of high‑visibility municipal projects in the Atlanta market, leading complex public facilities from preconstruction through closeout. The position is ideal for a proven leader with experience delivering municipal work exceeding $20M, who thrives in client-facing environments and drives schedule, cost, and compliance excellence. You'll have autonomy, direct impact, and the chance to mentor project teams on some of the region's most visible public projects.
  • Well established GC with a strong company culture
  • Opportunity for career progression within the company

About Our Client

The client is an Atlanta-based, employee owned general contractor with over 25 years established in the commercial market, specializing in construction management, design‑build, and general contracting for public sector clients. The firm has a strong track record delivering municipal facilities such as libraries, fire stations, and public safety buildings across Georgia and the broader Southeast.

Job Description

  • Lead all phases of project execution, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and closeout.
  • Manage day‑to‑day project operations and serve as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
  • Oversee project financials, including cost tracking, forecasting, and change management.
  • Collaborate with preconstruction teams to support estimating, constructability reviews, and value‑engineering efforts.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality expectations, and contract requirements.
  • Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues, and support field teams.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and project partners to encourage repeat business.
  • Mentor project engineers and assistant project managers to support team development.



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

  • 8+ years experience in commercial construction working with a general contractor
  • Strong oral communication and written skills.
  • Bachelors Degree in Construction Science, Management, Engineering or related field
  • Proven success managing light industrial projects
  • Ability to successfully manage all aspects of the projects including schedules, budgets, and profitability through comprehensive project completion.
  • Experience in municipal construction is a must

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary based on experience including an annual performance based bonus
  • Full benefits package include medical, dental, vision, short term and long term disability, and PTO
  • Opportunity to participate in a generous ESOP
  • Monthly vehicle allowance and technology allowance
Contact
Rachel Verret
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6913324

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Atlanta
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Rachel Verret
Job Reference
JN-012026-6913324