Construction Project Manager - Mission Critical

Job Description

Job Description

Thomas & Hutton is a growing, well-established professional services firm providing consulting services throughout the southeast. We are an award-winning company that has been recognized as one of the best places to work in Georgia and South Carolina. Some of our many services include Civil, Environmental, Structural and Marine Engineering; Land Surveying; Land Planning; Landscape Architecture; Geographic Information Systems and Construction Administration.

 

Thomas & Hutton is seeking a motivated and driven full-time  Construction Project Manager to join our  Mission Critical team in  Atlanta, Georgia .

 

This position will play a key role in managing construction-phase activities for fast-paced mission critical projects, with responsibility for coordinating communication among clients, contractors, and design teams; tracking project issues to resolution; supporting schedule and field execution; and helping drive successful project delivery across multiple active sites.

 

Typical Duties

• Serve as the primary day-to-day construction-phase contact for assigned projects.
• Manage and coordinate responses to RFIs, submittals, and field questions in collaboration with the design team.
• Lead construction coordination efforts among clients, contractors, consultants, and internal design staff.
• Facilitate resolution of field conflicts, design clarifications, and construction issues to keep projects moving.
• Track open items, decisions, risks, and action items through resolution and communicate status to the project team.
• Attend and lead construction coordination meetings, both virtual and in person.
• Review drawings, specifications, and other technical documents to support construction-phase decision-making.
• Coordinate with engineers and designers on construction changes, field conditions, and technical responses.
• Prepare, manage, and track punch lists through project closeout.
• Monitor construction progress and support schedule adherence by identifying potential issues and elevating concerns as needed.
• Support construction change management, issue tracking, and project closeout activities.
• Perform site visits and attend client and contractor meetings as required.
• Manage construction-phase responsibilities on multiple projects and across multiple sites simultaneously.
• Travel to project sites, Thomas & Hutton offices, and meetings in other states as needed.
• Overnight travel may be required on occasion.
• Other duties as necessary and/or assigned by supervisor.
• Arranges and conducts job progress meetings.
• Perform Project constructability reviews.
• Manages time effectively in order to meet project deadlines and client needs.
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline construction topics.

Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years of construction-related experience.
• 5+ years of data center or mission critical construction experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass background checks as needed to obtain construction site access and security credentials.
• Ability to safely walk active construction sites, including congested and rough-graded areas.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 6 days per month.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing multiple fast-track projects simultaneously.
• Experience serving in a client-facing role during construction.
• Strong understanding of construction administration, field coordination, project documentation, and closeout processes.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Experience with construction scheduling software.
• Experience with Procore, SharePoint, and similar project/document management platforms.
• Experience with Nexus preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical drawings, specifications, submittals, and construction documents.
• Familiar with sedimentation and pollution control.
• Has problem solving skills related to civil construction elements
• Has project closeout experience.
• Familiar with pavement construction.
• Familiar with water, sewer, and storm infrastructure observations.
• Strong communication, verbal and written skills.
• Ability to produce concise reporting.

Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace & E-verify Participant

 

Thomas & Hutton’s Mission Statement, “Relationships and Solutions for Success” describes not only our unwavering commitment to clients but also our commitment to the success, both professionally and personally, of our employees.  Thomas & Hutton was named to the Best Places to Work in South Carolina and Georgia by SCBIZ and Georgia Trend and named One of the best Civil Engineering firms to work for by CE News/Zweig White.  What makes Thomas & Hutton a great place to work? Opportunities for professional development, strong benefits and compensation packages, a commitment to make our communities better for future generations, a family-oriented culture, and our reputation as a firm with extremely knowledgeable professionals who serve as trusted advisers to our clients. Visit to learn more.

 

Some of our many benefits include:

• Superior Health, Dental, Vision, and Rx Insurance Programs
• Condensed work schedule
• Generous base compensation and bonus plan
• Retirement Plans 
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Thomas & Hutton University - On-site provider of professional development hours and continuing education credits
• College tuition reimbursement programs (Graduate & Undergraduate)
• In-house Up and Ready Civil 3D Software Training Program

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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