Head of Project Management

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

A leading commercial construction firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to own the full lifecycle of construction projects from pre-mobilization through final closeout. This is not a support role. The right candidate runs the project, leads the subcontractors, protects the schedule, and holds the financials without escalating routine decisions up the chain.
If you have managed complex, multi-trade construction projects and have the organizational discipline to keep submittals, change orders, and cost reports clean simultaneously, this role was built for you.

WHAT YOU WILL OWN

Develop and execute the project business plan, staging, logistics, and phasing plan from day one
Serve as the primary point of contact for engineers and architects throughout the project lifecycle
Lead all subcontractor coordination across architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical trades
Manage project startup: permits, licenses, jobsite mobilization, and subcontractor pre-mobilization meetings
Issue and administer subcontracts and purchase orders; manage payments, insurance, bonds, and safety compliance
Drive overall project schedule development, updates, and job scheduling meetings
Implement and enforce the project quality control plan
Conduct bi-weekly safety surveys with the project superintendent
Prioritize, review, and expedite submittals; manage material deliveries to schedule
Track quantity updates and maintain accurate labor forecasts with field superintendents
Develop and administer subcontractor and purchase order change orders
Review and approve material and equipment invoices against project budget
Prepare payment requests and monitor collections
Liaise with city and state agencies on project review and inspections
Lead OAC progress meetings; produce monthly status reports
Manage all project management software inputs: job status reports, projections, change orders, and RFIs
Execute job closeout documentation, final job report, and final accounting
Mentor and develop assistant project managers, co-ops, and interns on active projects
About the Client
The client is a regional commercial general contractor with multiple offices across the Southeast. The Georgia operation runs roughly 250 active job sites at any given time. The self-perform model means the company owns its craft workforce and its progression paths. The VP of Field Operations who oversees this hire started as a carpenter on a wall crew in 2008 and has been with the company for 19 years. That is the trajectory available to people who want it.
The full company profile, benefits package, and culture are reviewed with you during the screening conversation. You will know exactly who you are interviewing with before any interview is scheduled.

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Requirements

~ Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard.

What We Are Looking ForRequired:

Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of construction project management experience
Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of a project: architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical
Working knowledge of Prolog, E1, or comparable construction project management software
Basic understanding of financial accounting systems
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Technical writing capability
Conflict resolution skills
Exceptional organizational discipline with the ability to manage multiple active workstreams simultaneously
Willingness to travel and/or relocate as project needs require

Military Candidates: Combat engineers, construction engineers, Seabees, Civil Engineer Corps officers, AFSC 3E professionals, MILCON project managers, and contracting officers with construction contract experience are strongly encouraged to apply. If you managed projects, held a budget, and led people under pressure, we want to hear from you. If your service is not on this list and you still believe the role fits, apply.
A Note for Veterans
If you are transitioning out of the military or recently transitioned, this role was built with you in mind. The qualities the service produces, early arrival, situational awareness around personnel, deference to people with more reps regardless of rank, daily inspection discipline, comfort in heat and rain and mud, small-unit cohesion, are the qualities that produce a successful operator on these crews. The client has hired veterans for two decades and will be hiring them for the next two. Apply, and tell us about the equipment you ran or maintained in service.
Benefits
Base pay. $75,000 - $90,000
Health coverage. Medical, dental, and vision - effective day one.
Life insurance. Company-provided - effective day one.
Retirement. 401(k), eligible day one.