Sr. Project Manager | Commercial Construction

Michael Page; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Annual bonus

Vehicle allowance

Fuel card

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental & vision

PTO and paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

MPI is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead ground-up commercial construction projects in the Southeast. You will oversee budgets, schedules, procurement, and subcontractors while building strong owner and architect relationships.

The successful candidate has 10+ years with a commercial GC, a track record on $20M+ projects, and a degree in Construction Management or Engineering; leadership, client facing skills, and a drive to deliver profitable projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with a commercial General Contractor.
• Proven success managing ground-up commercial projects valued at $20M+.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Oversee project financials, budgets, forecasting, and cost control.
• Manage schedules, procurement, subcontractors, and project execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, and project stakeholders.
• Partner with field leadership to ensure quality, safety, and schedule objectives are achieved.
• Mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers.
• Drive successful project delivery while maintaining profitability and client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Client facing

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

About Our Client

This contractor is one of the most respected employee-focused commercial builders in the Southeast, with a reputation for delivering high-quality projects across corporate office, higher education, healthcare, K-12, hospitality, mixed-use, and other commercial sectors.

The company has built its success through long-term client relationships, strong financial performance, a commitment to its people, and a culture that promotes from within.

Rather than operating as a large corporate machine, the business maintains a team-oriented environment where senior leadership is accessible and project teams are empowered to make decisions.

Their backlog remains strong, supported by repeat clients and a diverse portfolio of complex ground-up projects.

• Strong track record of promoting high performers into executive leadership roles

• Diverse Ground-Up Project Portfolio
• Strong track record of promoting high performers into executive leadership roles

Job Description

• Lead all aspects of ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Oversee project financials, budgets, forecasting, and cost control.
• Manage schedules, procurement, subcontractors, and project execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, and project stakeholders.
• Partner with field leadership to ensure quality, safety, and schedule objectives are achieved.
• Mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers.
• Drive successful project delivery while maintaining profitability and client satisfaction.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• 10+ years of experience with a commercial General Contractor.
• Proven success managing ground-up commercial projects valued at $20M+.
• Experience in sectors such as:
• Corporate Office
• Higher Education
• K-12
• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Retail
• Mixed-Use
• Commercial/Industrial
• Strong leadership, financial management, and client-facing skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

What's on Offer

• Base Salary: $140,000+
• Annual Bonus
• Vehicle Allowance / Company Vehicle
• Fuel Card
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Professional Development & Leadership Training

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7130403