Project Manager

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead field operations on complex projects from start to finish.

You will be responsible for safety, financial performance, and team development on site, ensuring quality and timely completion of the project. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering and a minimum of 7 years’ experience in healthcare, aviation, municipal, education, or parking structures construction, with strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering is required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in healthcare, aviation, municipal, education and/or parking structures construction.
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles and practices.
• Experience working with subcontracts and subcontractors or self-perform work.
• Experience leading project teams and developing employees and external relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team in field operations and ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Oversee project controls: cost reporting, pay requests, and cost projections.
• Maintain quality assurance and ensure compliance with safety and equal opportunity programs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and owners to reflect core values.
• Coordinate project close-out and turnover activities.

Skills

Construction management

Project leadership

Contract management

Subcontractor coordination

Safety program implementation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

Company Core Values

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

The Project Manager is the primary leader in the field, and is directly accountable for the safety, financial performance, and team development on site. The Project Manager will lead the project team in the construction of the entire Project. This position is responsible to provide effective leadership to the project staff and ensure quality and timely completion of the project.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project chart of accounts, site logistics plan and bidding projects
• Maintain thorough understanding of the McCarthy/Owner contract and develop detailed Project Contract status report
• Oversee the pay request process, job cost report and total cost projection reports
• Ensure project quality and effective implementation of safety, EEO and Affitative Action programs
• Train and monitor progress of all project labor and staff
• Review and approve material, forming system and equipment needs
• Develop, schedule and lead project close-out processes
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors, subcontractors and owners to represent McCarthy core values

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering required
• Minimum 7 years' experience in healthcare, aviation, municipal, education and/or parking structures construction required
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles/practices required
• Experience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work
• Experience leading successful project teams, including development of employees and maintaining relationships with external entities

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third‑party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually. McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements. If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.