Assistant Project Manager - Light Industrial Construction

Michael Page; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MPI is a rapidly growing design-build contractor seeking an early-career project coordinator to support large-scale industrial projects in the southeastern United States.

You will assist ground-up construction efforts, collaborate with subcontractors and clients, and contribute to scheduling, budgeting, and documentation while pursuing growth into Project Management.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of construction experience.
• Experience with industrial, tilt-wall, design-build, or cold storage projects.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with construction management software and MS Office.
• Desire to take on increasing responsibility and advance into Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of large-scale ground-up construction projects.
• Support project budgeting, cost tracking, and forecasting.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and project documentation.
• Monitor schedules and drive project milestones.
• Participate in project meetings and client communications.
• Ensure project activities align with quality and safety standards.

Skills

Construction management

Industrial projects

Communication skills

Multitasking

MS Office

Project management

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

• Join a high growth contractor with a strong pipeline
• Work on complex, high profile industrial projects

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly growing, privately owned Design-Build General Contractor with a strong presence across the southeastern United States. Known for delivering highly technical industrial projects, they have established themselves as a leader in specialized sectors including temperature-controlled facilities, logistics, and advanced industrial developments. With a collaborative leadership team, streamlined decision-making, and a reputation for promoting from within, this organization offers a rare opportunity to accelerate your career while working on landmark projects that shape critical supply chain infrastructure.

Job Description

• Assist in the management of large-scale ground-up construction projects
• Support project budgeting, cost tracking, and forecasting
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders
• Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and project documentation
• Monitor schedules and help drive project milestones
• Participate in project meetings and client communications
• Ensure project activities align with quality and safety standards

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

• 3-5 years of construction experience
• Experience with industrial, tilt-wall, design-build, or cold storage projects is required
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office
• Desire to take on increasing responsibility and advance into Project Management

What's on Offer

• Competitive annual salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Monthly vehicle allowance
• Monthly phone allowance
• 100% employer paid individual health coverage
• Long-term career growth opportunities
• Exposure to complex, market leading construction projects