Project Manager or Senior Project Manager
Project Manager or Senior Project Manager
Location:
GA|Georgia
Industry:
General Contractor - Commercial
Contact Name:
Daniel Makepeace
Contact Email:
daniel@just-constructionrec.com
Contact Phone:
+1 469 619 3222
Salary:
$130,000.00 - $160,000.00 Annual
About the Client
The company specializes in managing projects ranging from renovations to complex ground-up builds, taking a hands-on and solution-focused approach throughout every phase of construction.
As a mid-sized contractor, the business offers close collaboration with senior leadership, fostering a strong team culture and a client-first mindset focused on quality, communication, and long-term relationships.
About the Role
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Drives safety compliance and requires adherence to all safety rules and standards.
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Manage project teams through all phases of cycle development, including analysis, plan review process, scheduling milestones, installation, testing periods and final delivery.
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Leads the preconstruction and RFP package effort with the help of the Preconstruction Department and/or other company resources. Negotiates terms and conditions of contracts with clients.
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As the main point of contact, provide communications and updates to owners
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Schedule and facilitate OAC and other project meetings
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Submit all necessary project documents, not limited to but including submittals and RFI’s
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If necessary, support the acquisition of the project permits and inspections. Ensures that projects remain in-scope and meet budgetary, scheduling, and quality requirements.
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Negotiate and process contract change orders
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Mastery and understanding of construction accounting.
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Develop and submit owner invoices, review and approve all project invoices
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Calculate and submit monthly financial projections
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Provides project status updates at predetermined time intervals with management.
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Ensures that all job processes are followed in accordance with the company policies.
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Monitors the progress of each project through updated schedules and daily reports.
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Assists the superintendents in resolving scope problems with subcontractors.
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Ensures proper evaluation input of field personnel within the project team.
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Identifying and negotiating time extensions where justified and allowed.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
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Strong knowledge of construction contracts and project management principles.
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Strong leader able to manage and drive projects while building and maintaining positive relationships with project team members and clients while also building on the company’s positive culture.
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Highly proficient with typical general contractor & project management accounting practices and able to set, project, monitor and report on project financials.
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Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel (including VLookups, Pivot Tables, etc.)
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Proficiency in construction management software such as MS Projects, Sharepoint, ComputerEase, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, eBuilder.
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Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and construction documents and specifications.
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Excellent organizational and time management skills.
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Effective communication and interpersonal skills for effective project coordination.
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Ability to analyze problems and develop solutions in a fast-paced environment.
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Has persuasive communication, negotiation, and mediation skills.
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Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
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Highly organized with strong emphasis on self-motivation and analytical skills.
About the Candidate
This role requires strong oversight of contract requirements and full accountability for project performance, ensuring efficient execution across schedule, cost, quality, and safety objectives. The Senior Project Manager will also carry out responsibilities typically assigned to Project Administrators and Assistant Project Managers, where applicable.
This is an in-office position based in Sandy Springs, GA, with regular travel to job sites required. Projects may be located within the metro Atlanta area or in other states, and the successful candidate must be willing and able to travel as needed.
In addition, the Senior Project Manager may be asked to mentor and support junior team members, contributing to internal development and knowledge sharing across the team.
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