Project Manager - K-12 Construction

Ajax Building Company

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Array

401(k) retirement plan with employer?

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Home & Auto Insurance

Family Support

Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transport

Paid time off

Time Away Benefits

Paid Holidays

Group Legal

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building Group, is seeking a Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of complex construction projects. You will coordinate field leadership, subcontractors, and project stakeholders while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, and engineers and plays a key role in driving project performance and financial success.

Qualifications

5+ years of relevant construction project management experience.
Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering or related field.
Strong understanding of industry practices and trends and their impact on the corporation.
Advanced interpersonal, communicative, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Lead project teams, subcontractors, and field staff to deliver projects.
Oversee project budget and schedule.
Coordinate with owners, architects, and engineers.
Ensure safety, time, and cost management.
Review and approve purchases and contracts.

Skills

Construction project management

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Budgeting and cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

SUMMARY

Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building Group, is seeking a Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of complex construction projects. In this role, you will coordinate field leadership, subcontractors, and project stakeholders while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, and engineers and plays a key role in driving project performance and financial success. The Project Manager reports to and is directly accountable to the Project Executive.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Hire, supervise, terminate, and/or delegate and reassign duties of all assigned personnel as needed, following established company policies, procedures, and practices.
Develop and implement normal operating procedures for overall project operations.
Approve material purchases and equipment rentals not covered in the estimate and not on hand or available.
Act as company representative in negotiations with the owners.
Approve the purchase of tools and supplies on jobsite.
Approve all contract agreements and cost of all outside repairs of equipment assigned to the site(s).
Review reports used by Ajax to keep top management accurately informed as to the effectiveness of the management of time, cost, quality and safety.
Oversee preparation of the project budget &project schedule.
Audit any activities and details associated with and needed for an efficient, profitable project, from contract signing to conclusion of warranty period.
Maintain strong commitment to active participation in the company's Quality Improvement Plan.
Maintain good relations with project teams, subcontractors, and owners.

QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of relevant construction project management experience.
Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering or related field.
General Contractor License preferred.
Strong understanding of industry practices and trends and their impact on the corporation.
Advanced interpersonal, communicative, and organizational skills.

ABOUT AJAX

Ajax Building Company delivers complex, high-impact construction projects across the Southeast. For nearly 70 years, Ajax has built a reputation for excellence in sectors including K-12, higher education, justice, municipal, healthcare, mission critical, and other institutional markets. With a growing presence throughout Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, Ajax combines the collaborative, team-oriented culture of a regional builder with the resources and stability of STO Building Group. As the company continues to expand, our employees have the opportunity to take ownership of their work, gain diverse project experience, and advance their careers.

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