Construction Project Lead Jobs in Atlanta, GA
Construction Project Lead jobs in Atlanta are in strong demand, concentrated in Midtown, Buckhead, and the BeltLine corridor, across commercial development, infrastructure, and mixed-use redevelopment. Employers hiring right now include ARCO Companies, S&ME, and HITT Contracting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Commercial Construction Project Manger
DA Everett Construction Group is seeking qualified Project Managers for the Atlanta market. Project Managers will have proven success of working in a fast-paced, highly motivated environment while managing various deadlines and a dedication to service to our clients and project management team. Will need to have a positive “can do” attitude, a strong drive to achieve results and a strong work ethic.
About DA Everett Construction Group
- Mission: We exist to provide exceptional client service while delivering great projects.
- Vision: DA Everett Construction will be a $250 Million construction business by 2030 and a leading contractor in the markets we do business.
- Core Values: Are key to the culture of our company: Communication, Leadership, Alignment, Integrity, and Respect.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Project Manager is the primary company representative responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a construction project. Direct and supervises activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, project financial projections, and schedule requirements to ensure projects are completed in a quality, profitable, safe, and timely manner. Maintains a relentless focus on meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations. Builds business with current customers by delivering on our promises and promoting all our construction services.
Daily Functions
- Project Financial Responsibilities
- Creates and manages project’s budget and coordinates the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development.
- Knows and understands the requirements of owner’s contract, including bonds, fees, notifications, schedules, reporting, and costs.
- Responsible for timely reporting to management on project cost and financials.
- Takes ownership to ensure all accurate financial deadlines are met for proper reporting to the owner and management.
- Develops and completes monthly Projected Final Cost Report and Labor Cost Report projections on time.
- Preconstruction Services
- Collaborates with Preconstruction Department to prepare, review, and monitor information and reports related to all costs involved in developing the project’s budget.
- Takes ownership of developing a comprehensive project schedule from concept that becomes the overall contract schedule.
- Takes ownership of developing, bid manuals, bid packages and writing accurate scopes to ensure scope coverage.
- Takes ownership of process of determining the quantity of budget estimates/deliverables to client.
Manages the subcontracting process, which includes holding initial scope review meetings, finalizing agreed price,
- developing subcontract scope of work, managing the subcontract, and final execution process.
- Develops plan, comply with, and reports on HUB/Minority Business requirements for the project, as required.
- Project Start-up and Scheduling
- Collaborates with scheduling, superintendent, subcontractors, and suppliers to create and update construction schedule.
- Develops an organizational and responsibilities matrix at the start of each project and determines the resources needed for the project (e.g., people, tools, equipment, materials, internal and external services).
- Reviews the contract documents with all project participants (e.g., customers, employees, subcontractors, suppliers, government regulators, utilities) to ensure work is completed on time and within budget.
- Coordinates and delivers all requirements for subcontractors and suppliers to meet project schedules.
- Project Administration, Operations and Close-out
- Responsible for project administration and daily operations. Prepares and maintains the project schedule, milestone dates, and close-out checklist. Reviews with project staff each quarter and assigns responsibilities, execution, and follow-up plans.
- Establishes relationships and communication tools as needed with suppliers and other key people to verify all materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and personnel are obtained and/or delivered when necessary. Ensures that all understand performance standards and expectations.
- Ensures that project site and company assets are secure and maintains a safe and respectful working environment at all times by implementing programs for safety and loss prevention, risk management, training, and quality control.
- Promote Customer Relations
- Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
- Actively participates in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image.
- Makes presentations to proactively seek new business opportunities through relationships.
- Culture, Leadership and Employee Development
- Promotes our Culture. Communicates our vision and purpose through our core values.
- Serves as a role model, leader and promotes professional behavior. Assumes ownership for all aspects, Personally and Professionally
- Participates in and support operations training programs and commits to the development of project staff and of self.
Requirements
- B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred and 10+ years of experience. Depending upon the project size, scope, and complexity the years of experience may vary.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Demonstrates leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, solve problems, and motivate others, while maintaining effective relationships with customers by meeting or exceeding their requirements and expectations.
- Supervises and develops direct reports while prioritizing and delegating significant responsibilities to others.
- Manages essential functions effectively by consistently driving for quality, profitable, safe, and timely results on the assigned project.
- Creates, manages, and/or revises schedules and related assignments based on key priorities of assigned projects, considering the importance between work and life activities for self and others.
- Exhibits commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and make necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting/exceeding internal and external customer expectations.
- Acts in a manner of integrity that demonstrates support for the company values and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
- Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook), Procore, MS Project and Bluebeam.
- Demonstrates solid presentation skills and verbal/written skills.
- Self-starter able to work within a fast-paced environment.
Job Type: Salary position
Job Type: Full-time, In office/field office
Experience:
- Project management: 5-15 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Pay: $85,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- ARCO Companies10A
- S&ME5

- HITT Contracting5

- Burns & McDonnell5

- Four Seasons Environmental5

Top Industries Hiring
- Education
Construction Project Lead Jobs in Atlanta: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a construction project lead job in Atlanta?
Focus on Atlanta's most active hiring sectors: commercial real estate development around Midtown and Buckhead, MARTA infrastructure expansion, and the wave of mixed-use projects reshaping the BeltLine and Westside. General contractors and development firms managing large-scale urban projects hire most consistently. Candidates who can demonstrate on-site leadership in dense urban environments, subcontractor coordination, and familiarity with Atlanta's permitting process get the strongest response.
Which companies hire construction project leads in Atlanta?
Companies currently hiring construction project leads in Atlanta include ARCO Companies, S&ME, and HITT Contracting, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Atlanta's market is driven by a mix of national general contractors with regional offices and homegrown developers active in the city's ongoing commercial and transit-oriented construction boom.
Are there remote construction project lead jobs in Atlanta?
Yes, but only in limited cases, since construction project lead work is largely site-dependent by nature. About 47% of construction project lead openings tied to Atlanta are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, typically for roles focused on pre-construction planning, estimating, or owner-side project oversight rather than active field management.
How can I get a construction project lead job in Atlanta with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Atlanta is moving up from a field foreman or assistant superintendent role with a mid-size general contractor working on commercial or multifamily projects. Atlanta developers active in Westside and Old Fourth Ward redevelopment often promote from within. Completing OSHA 30 certification, gaining hands-on experience with scheduling software, and building a portfolio of completed Atlanta-area projects strengthens a junior candidate's case considerably.
Which industries hire the most construction project leads in Atlanta?
Atlanta construction project lead roles concentrate in Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Atlanta's sustained population growth, ongoing transit expansion, and major corporate relocations to the metro area keep demand high across commercial, residential, and public infrastructure construction.
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