Project Manager

Talently; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently in Atlanta, GA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex Design-Build and Process EPC projects in the industrial sector, onsite in Atlanta. You will manage budgets, schedules, procurement, safety, quality, and project profitability while coordinating with owners, design teams, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, at least seven years of leadership experience, and proven ability to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least seven years of experience as a Project Manager, Construction Manager, or similar construction leadership professional, preferably within the industrial sector.
• Proven experience managing construction budgets, schedules, forecasts, procurement, and project profitability.
• Ability to assess constructability and pricing using development and issued-for-construction drawings.
• Strong document control, organization, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of construction safety, quality standards, subcontractor management, and regulatory coordination.
• Ability to work onsite full-time and travel as required for project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead Design-Build or Process EPC projects from pre-construction through completion and close-out.
• Develop and manage conceptual scope narratives, critical path schedules, budgets, forecasts, and value engineering initiatives.
• Create procurement strategies and identify long-lead items to support timely project delivery.
• Direct and coordinate project personnel, including Assistant Project Managers, Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and Field Engineers.
• Manage project documentation, reporting, change management, contracts, and communication with clients and design teams.
• Oversee project financial performance, including profit projections and monthly profit and loss reporting.
• Coordinate subcontractors and vendors while ensuring compliance with contract terms, safety requirements, quality standards, and project schedules.
• Lead commissioning and close-out activities, including testing, inspections, as-built documentation, and operations and maintenance manuals.

Skills

Budget management

Scheduling

Procurement

Client communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Regulatory coordination

On-site work

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management/ Business Administration

Master’s degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management/ Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Procore

Job description

Location: On Site - Atlanta, Georgia, United States

About the Construction Company / The Opportunity:

Join a leading organization in the construction industry delivering complex Design-Build and Process EPC projects in the industrial sector. This opportunity offers an experienced Project Manager the chance to lead high-impact projects from pre-construction through close-out while managing budgets, schedules, procurement, safety, quality, and project profitability. Based onsite in Atlanta, Georgia, you will collaborate with owners, design teams, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to deliver exceptional results.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Design-Build or Process EPC projects from pre-construction through completion and close-out.
• Develop and manage conceptual scope narratives, critical path schedules, budgets, forecasts, and value engineering initiatives.
• Create procurement strategies and identify long-lead items to support timely project delivery.
• Direct and coordinate project personnel, including Assistant Project Managers, Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and Field Engineers.
• Manage project documentation, reporting, change management, contracts, and communication with clients and design teams.
• Oversee project financial performance, including profit projections and monthly profit and loss reporting.
• Coordinate subcontractors and vendors while ensuring compliance with contract terms, safety requirements, quality standards, and project schedules.
• Lead commissioning and close-out activities, including testing, inspections, as-built documentation, and operations and maintenance manuals.

Must-Have Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least seven years of experience as a Project Manager, Construction Manager, or similar construction leadership professional, preferably within the industrial sector.
• Proven experience managing construction budgets, schedules, forecasts, procurement, and project profitability.
• Ability to assess constructability and pricing using development and issued-for-construction drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Procore.
• Strong document control, organization, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of construction safety, quality standards, subcontractor management, and regulatory coordination.
• Ability to work onsite full-time and travel as required for project assignments.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Experience managing industrial, manufacturing, or process-based construction projects.
• Japanese language proficiency or experience working with Japanese stakeholders.
• Experience with commissioning, operational handover, and complex close-out documentation.
• Strong background collaborating with architects, engineers, government agencies, owners, and technical design teams.
• Experience mentoring and supervising multidisciplinary project and site personnel.