Atlanta-based Senior Capital Projects Manager — Employee Ownership

MacKay; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee ownership options

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Lowe Engineers, a part of MacKay, is seeking a Senior Capital Improvements Project Manager in Atlanta, GA to lead multi-million-dollar municipal capital programs from planning through closeout. You will coordinate stakeholders, consultants, and contractors, manage budgets and schedules, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide teams to deliver projects safely on time.

This role requires PE licensure in Georgia or eligibility for LAP certification, with a proven record in complex infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, project management, facilities management, or a related field.
• P.E. license in Georgia with a clean driving record.
• 3+ years of experience managing capital projects with municipal infrastructure; GDOT LAP certification or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple capital projects from planning through closeout.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, and execution plans with City staff.
• Review land development permits and ensure compliance with city codes.
• Coordinate with surveyors, engineers, contractors, utilities, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
• Lead consultant and contractor selection, including RFPs and bid evaluations.
• Track milestones and implement recovery plans as needed.
• Develop and maintain a Capital Improvement Project master schedule and paving program.
• Ensure compliance with design, budget, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Facilitate project meetings and provide status reports and materials.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Risk management

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Georgia

Georgia LAP certification (or eligible)

Job description

Lowe Engineers, a part of MacKay, is seeking a Senior Capital Improvements Project Manager in Atlanta, GA to lead multi-million-dollar municipal capital programs from planning through closeout. You will coordinate stakeholders, consultants, and contractors, manage budgets and schedules, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide teams to deliver projects safely on time.

This role requires PE licensure in Georgia or eligibility for LAP certification, with a proven record in complex infrastructure