Project Manager II (Cost Management) - Mission Critical

Ryan Companies US Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

PTO and holidays

Education assistance

Retirement benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a seasoned construction financial leader to manage project budgets and profitability across complex commercial undertakings in Atlanta. The role emphasizes rigorous cost control, schedule alignment, and close coordination with owners, subs, and cost consultants.

The candidate will prepare profit projections, monitor costs, and ensure accurate budget governance while interfacing with superintendents and clients to safeguard project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; advanced degrees a plus.
• 6+ years of proven experience in the commercial construction industry (Mission Critical/Data Center experience preferred).
• High level of honesty and integrity.
• Proficiency in project management software (Procore, MS Project, SmartSheets, Nexus).
• Advanced knowledge of budget management, estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.

Responsibilities

• Participate in owner/client sales presentations.
• Monitor job costs.
• Prepare and control budget, schedule and bid documents.
• Negotiate and award subcontracts.
• Prepare profit projections.
• Conduct project close-out duties, including subcontract and prime contract reconciliation.

Skills

Budget management

Cost control

Stakeholder communication

Project management software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Procore

MS Project

SmartSheets

Nexus

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsible for the financial management of assigned projects, including budget and cost projection, change control, profit projections and overall project financial performance with limited to no supervision.

• Participate in owner/client sales presentations.
• Monitor job costs.
• Prepare and control budget, schedule and bid documents.
• Negotiate and award subcontracts.
• Prepare profit projections.
• Conduct project close‑out duties, including subcontract and prime contract reconciliation.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees a plus.
• 6+ years of proven experience in the commercial construction industry (Mission Critical/Data Center experience preferred).
• High level of honesty and integrity.
• Proficiency in project management software (Procore, MS Project, SmartSheets, Nexus).
• Advanced knowledge of budget management, estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with superintendents, subcontractors, cost consultants, and owner/clients.

Preferred additional experience:

• Proven knowledge of complex projects such as mission critical, healthcare, laboratory, or manufacturing with contract values of $100M+.
• Deep understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong background in financial management and change management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Retirement and savings benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Educational assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Parenting benefits
• Employee discount programs
• Pet insurance
• Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds
• Paid time for volunteer events

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law. If we can help accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please email [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis.