Development & Construction Manager

Macdonald & Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing real estate development firm in Atlanta is seeking a Development & Construction Manager to lead construction management and support predevelopment activities. This high-impact role involves overseeing multiple projects, managing budgets and schedules, and working closely with company principals. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of relevant experience, preferably with a background in interior renovations and strong project management skills. This opportunity provides direct exposure to business leadership and encourages ownership and initiative.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant development and construction management experience.
• Experience across interior renovations preferred.
• Strong project management capability with the ability to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction management across multiple projects and scopes.
• Manage budgets, schedules, contracts, documentation, pay applications, change orders, and project close-out.
• Oversee design processes with consultant teams; review drawings and budgets at key milestones.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Detail-oriented

Budget management

Problem-solving

Job description

Macdonald & Company is exclusively partnered with a growing, entrepreneurial real estate development firm in Atlanta to appoint a Development & Construction Manager.

This is a high-impact role within a small, vertically integrated platform delivering a diverse portfolio of projects including horizontal infrastructure and land development, base building repositioning, ground-up construction, and interior build-outs. The position offers direct exposure to principals and meaningful upside within a business that values initiative and ownership.

The Opportunity

The Development & Construction Manager will lead construction management efforts across the active portfolio while supporting predevelopment activities on new deals. The successful candidate will operate across the full lifecycle of projects, taking responsibility for execution, coordination, and financial oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead construction management across multiple projects and scopes
• Manage budgets, schedules, contracts, documentation, pay applications, change orders, and project close-out
• Oversee design processes with consultant teams; review drawings and budgets at key milestones
• Coordinate with general contractors on pricing and execution
• Work directly with company principals on execution of existing developments
• Support predevelopment activities including feasibility analysis, market review, cost estimation, design coordination, and pricing

Candidate Profile

• 5–8 years of relevant development and construction management experience
• Experience across interior renovations preferred
• Strong project management capability with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to take ownership
• Detail-oriented with strong written and interpersonal communication skills