Assistant Project Manager - Light Industrial

Michael Page US; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity to work on impactful PM/GA

Atlanta project exposure

Job summary

Michael Page US is seeking a Project Manager with a background in industrial construction to lead design-build efforts for temperature-controlled facilities in the Atlanta area. You will review drawings, manage permits, prepare bids, and coordinate with subcontractors.

The successful candidate will have strong communication, a technical construction degree, and a track record in tilt-wall or ground-up projects.

Qualifications

• Background in industrial, tilt-wall, or ground-up construction projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Stable work record and knowledge in construction management

Responsibilities

• Review design drawings and specifications.
• Track permitting process and assist in its procurement.
• Identify the required scopes of work to complete the project.
• Compose the scope of work identifying products, specifications, performance standards and contract documents.
• Prepare and distribute bid packages to qualified vendors and conduct pre-bid meetings.
• Qualify bids and bidders, and make selections.
• Establish construction schedule and develop related budget.
• Direct the activities involved with the preparation of mock-ups.
• Monitor field operations through site visits and inspections.
• Provide guidance and support to onsite personnel.
• Review and approve subcontractor draw requests.
• Prepare and submit contracts, change orders and purchase orders.

Skills

Construction management

Strong communication

Project coordination

Education

Technical degree in construction

Job description

• Growing GC with a strong backlog through 2027!
• Accelerated career growth scaling to PM!

About Our Client

Our client is a privately held, design-build general contractor with a strong footprint across the Southeast. The business has built a reputation as a specialist in complex industrial and temperature-controlled facilities.

Job Description

• Review design drawings and specifications
• Track permitting process and assist in its procurement
• Identify the required scopes of work to complete the project
• Compose the scope of work identifying products, specifications, performance standards and contract documents
• Prepare and distribute bid packages to qualified vendors and conduct pre-bid meetings
• Qualify bids and bidders, and make selections
• Establish construction schedule and develop related budget
• Direct the activities involved with the preparation of mock-ups
• Fine tune the scope of work and adjust the schedule / budgetary items as required to meet the pro forma expectations
• Regularly update and report on the project's performance through the schedule, cost report, weekly report, progress photos and accounting conference calls
• Regularly monitor field operations through site visits and inspections
• Monitor and advise on job safety protocols
• Provide guidance and support to onsite personnel
• Acts as liaison between property management and construction team
• Review and approve subcontractor draw requests
• Prepare and submit contracts, change orders and purchase orders
• Prepare and submit change events as required

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Background in industrial, tilt-wall, or ground-up construction projects strongly preferred
• Experience within cold storage or temperature-controlled environments is highly advantageous
• Technical degree level education in construction or related field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Stable work record
• Knowledge in Construction Management or related field required

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $120,000 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on impactful construction projects in Atlanta.