Graduate Project Manager Jobs in Atlanta, GA (NOW HIRING)

If working for a team of dynamic professionals that create award winning projects for some of the world’s most successful companies sounds exciting, rand* construction corporation is where you want to be. rand* provides a culture of excellence that offers unlimited growth. We are seeking a dynamic Senior Project Manager to lead project delivery in our Atlanta market.

What you’ll do: The Senior Project Manager (SPM) is a central position in the company, requiring complete technical knowledge of the construction process with a strong focus on quality, client satisfaction and organizational leadership. The SPM manages multiple teams of project managers, project engineers, and superintendents. Ultimately, this person is responsible for ensuring each and every project is completed on time, under budget and exceeds client expectations.

ABOUT rand*

rand* construction is an award-winning, woman-owned national commercial contractor specializing in tenant interiors, retail, restaurants, and building renovations (capital expenditure). Founded in 1989 by Linda Rabbitt, rand* has grown from a small interiors firm to a multi-market construction company with revenues in excess of $750 million annually. offering a wide range of services to national and regional clients.

We are proud to be named a “Top Workplace," and a Best Place to Work by local business journals. Our culture of excellence has produced close to 200 Industry awards for our quality of work. Most importantly, we love to promote from within. 80% of our Executive Leadership began their careers at rand* in our entry level positions.

Qualified Candidates will possess the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university or equivalent work experience, or combination of work and education may be substituted
• Graduate degree, preferred
• 10-12+ years’ experience managing commercial construction projects as a Project Manager with a General Contractor
• Develop and track leads on upcoming projects with new clients
• Build relationships and networking to acquire business from new clients
• Collaborate with marketing department to create written narrative for pre-qualification and bid package and proposals.
• Participate in budget creation with estimating, and accepting responsibility for the logistical/common sense overview to ensure profitability and constructability
• Ensure all contracts and subcontracts are quickly and completely executed and resolve any contract issues.
• Manage workload and capacity for each project team, and ensure team is aligned with compatible client and requirements.
• Manage multiple teams and complex construction projects simultaneously while ensuring financial discipline, adherence to schedule, and quality
• Create all project objectives and milestones
• Lead internal staff meetings with PM teams to ensure projects meet financial and schedule requirements.
• Assist with resolving RFIs and managing communication flow for complex/time sensitive issues.
• Maintain subcontractor relations for each project, especially for large / complex projects
• Enforce project budgets required to manage PM teams
• Review all financial project reports for team performance
• Negotiate, issue, and execute change orders for complex / time sensitive issues
• Responsible for teams as they timely close-out projects.
• Mentor, train, and develop Project Engineers, Project Managers and Superintendents.
• Perform staff performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Participate in candidate interviews, as required.

Preferred Candidates will also possess the following skills:

• Expert knowledge of principles of architecture, engineering, and construction
• Mastery of financial terms and principles
• Finely-tuned negotiating and political skills
• Ability to build, motivate and manage a complex team
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, building owners, building managers, consultants
• Mastery of project management software tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

rand* is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering meaningful careers and cultivating a workplace where individuals can thrive and do their best work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical or physiological condition (including pregnancy), national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please let us know by noting this in your application. All applications must be submitted via randcc.com/careers. Non-solicited resumes submitted elsewhere will not be considered.