Project Manager (Executive Search)

Job Description

Job Description

Project Manager

Transportation Infrastructure | Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) | Traffic Signals

Fairburn, GA

Our client is a rapidly growing national transportation infrastructure contractor delivering Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), traffic signals, roadway lighting, fiber optic infrastructure, and smart mobility solutions throughout the Southeast.

We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead multiple roadway and transportation infrastructure projects while driving safety, operational excellence, and financial performance. This is an opportunity to join a company investing heavily in growth, technology, and its people.

Why Apply?

• Join a rapidly growing national transportation infrastructure contractor.
• Manage high-profile ITS and roadway construction projects.
• Company truck and gas card provided.
• Quarterly bonus opportunity.
• Work alongside an experienced leadership team.
• Strong career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple transportation infrastructure projects from award through closeout.
• Lead Superintendents, field crews, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, job costs, and profitability.
• Manage WIP reporting, forecasting, revenue recognition, and cash flow.
• Coordinate procurement, materials, equipment, and labor resources.
• Review contracts, drawings, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Build strong relationships with clients, municipalities, and project stakeholders.

What We’re Seeking

We’re seeking a hands-on construction professional who understands both the operational and financial aspects of managing multiple self-performed projects.

Preferred Experience

• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
• Traffic Signal Construction
• Heavy Highway Construction
• Roadway Infrastructure
• Fiber Optic Construction
• Telecommunications Infrastructure
• Civil Construction
• Electrical Construction

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in heavy civil, transportation, or utility construction.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of WIP accounting, job costing, forecasting, and scheduling.
• Experience leading self-perform construction operations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with municipalities, DOT agencies, or roadway contractors is highly preferred.

Preferred Software

• HCSS HeavyJob
• Spectrum ERP
• Bluebeam
• Microsoft Office Suite

Compensation & Benefits

• $110,000–$135,000 Base Salary
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunity (10% target annually)
• Company Truck
• Gas Card
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

This role is ideal for a Project Manager who enjoys leading multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, self-perform environment. If you’re looking to join a company where your leadership, operational expertise, and financial acumen will directly impact growth and success, we’d love to speak with you.