Hybrid Construction PM – Government & Commercial

Synectics Inc; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial and government construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

You will be the single point of accountability for performance—scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and client satisfaction. You will manage a cross-functional team of Superintendents, Project Engineers, subcontractors, and design partners to deliver successful projects with a strong emphasis on public sector requirements and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience on commercial construction projects in the $2M-$20M+ range.
• Government, municipal, or institutional experience is strongly preferred.
• PMP, CCM, DBIA, or LEED AP is a plus. OSHA 30 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, design team, and internal team from contract award through the warranty period.
• Build trust-based relationships with owners, owner's representatives, and end users. Anticipate client needs and communicate proactively.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, prevailing wage where applicable, EEO/MBE/WBE participation goals, bonding, and jurisdictional reporting for government/institutional projects.
• Own the project budget from buyout through final accounting. Maintain accurate cost-to-complete forecasts and protect project margins.
• Lead subcontractor and vendor buyout. Review bids, negotiate favorable terms, and award contracts aligned with the estimate.
• Identify, price, and process change orders; maintain an accurate change order log.
• Prepare monthly pay applications and manage subcontractor billings to maintain positive cash flow.
• Provide accurate monthly inputs for WIP reporting including cost-to-complete and margins.
• Develop and maintain the Master Schedule using MS Project or Primavera P6, driving milestones and recovery when delays occur.
• Mentor Project Engineers and Assistant PMs; drive their professional growth.
• Drive project closeout with punch lists, O&M manuals, warranties, as-builts, and final retainage release.

Skills

Financial Acumen

Public Sector Delivery

Communication

Judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam Revu

MS Project

Primavera P6

MS Excel

Job description

Synectics Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial and government construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

You will be the single point of accountability for performance—scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and client satisfaction. You will manage a cross-functional team of Superintendents, Project Engineers, subcontractors, and design partners to deliver successful projects with a strong emphasis on public sector requirements and regulatory