Project Manager-Commercial/Retail Construction
About The Position
The Project Manager will oversee commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to high quality standards. Projects typically range from $3 million to $6 million and follow relatively aggressive schedules of approximately 5–6 months. The role involves close coordination with Superintendents, field teams, subcontractors, vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders. The company is an established Atlanta-based commercial general contractor with a strong reputation for customer service, teamwork, and an entrepreneurial approach. It specializes in fast-paced projects in the restaurant, fast-food, retail, banking, and convenience store sectors, primarily in the Greater Atlanta market. Project Managers have significant ownership of their projects in a collaborative environment, with opportunities for long-term career growth.
Requirements
- 3–10 years of construction experience is strongly preferred.
- Previous Project Management experience in commercial, retail, restaurant, or similar construction.
- Experience managing projects in the $3 million to $6 million range.
- Strong understanding of construction processes, scheduling, budgeting, contracts, and subcontractor management.
- Strong communication, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, customers, and internal teams.
- Stable career history and demonstrated commitment to long-term employment.
- Must be based in or willing to work from Atlanta, Georgia, with travel as required by project assignments.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working on fast-paced projects with approximately 5–6 month schedules is highly preferred.
- Restaurant, fast-food, retail, banking, convenience store, or similar commercial construction experience is a strong plus.
- A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Manage commercial, retail, restaurant, and related construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
- Oversee projects generally ranging from $3 million to $6 million in value.
- Coordinate project activities, schedules, budgets, and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
- Partner with Superintendents and field teams to maintain schedule, quality, safety, and profitability.
- Manage subcontractors, vendors, contracts, purchase orders, and project documentation.
- Review and manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, and other project controls.
- Maintain strong relationships with owners, customers, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
Benefits
- $100,000–$140,000 base salary.
- Lucrative guaranteed bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on high-profile commercial projects throughout the Greater Atlanta market.
- Entrepreneurial and team-oriented company culture.
- Strong customer relationships and repeat business.
- Opportunity for long-term career growth with an established contractor.
- Collaborative environment where Project Managers have significant ownership of their projects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
