Project Manager / Senior Project Manager - Ground Up

Senior Project Manager

Long term opportunity with a well established GC in Savannah, GA

Strong career growth opportunity + Competitive Compensation Package

Our client is a highly regarded commercial general contractor renowned for its expertise in ground-up projects across commercial and industrial sectors. Consistently ranked among the ENR Top Contractors, they continue to build on their success, with 2025 shaping up to be another promising year.

Job Description

Overall project administration, leadership, and technical direction of ground up projects

Manage bid requests, review bids, develop subcontracts

Direct lead for estimating and take offs

Handle all project buyout within designated time frame

Review project submittals for conformance to contract documents from subcontractors

Direction of all RFI's requested

Direction of all Submittal's requested

Develop and maintain site logistics plan

Manage special Inspection Schedules

Work directly with Architects, Engineers and Municipalities to ensure plans are designed per owner specifications and value engineered

Manage schedules, including preparation of detailed short-term schedules and ensuring all activities take place on or ahead of scheduled dates

Review Daily Reports and Safety Inspections from onsite Superintendents

Organize, attend, participate, and lead project meetings, including subcontractor meetings involving pre-construction, scope of work, scheduling, safety, etc

Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers etc.)

Managing and multitasking multiple projects at a time

Ability to read and understand blue prints, CAD files as well as Municipality code and requirements

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

5-10+ years of experience working in the commercial construction industry

Experience managing ground-up projects $20MM+ range

Experience in Higher Education, Retail, Light Industrial, and / or Multifamily construction preferred

Bachelor's degree in Building Science, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equal experience and equivalent skills.

Proven track record of successfully managing design build construction projects with budgets over $8,000,000.

Strong knowledge of construction processes, techniques, and industry best practices.

Excellent project management, organizational, and leadership skills.

Proficient in project management software and tools (Autodesk Build, Sage 300 Construction Estimating and Accounting software, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word).

Effective communication abilities.

Familiarity with local building codes, regulations, and safety standards.

Team player that will fit in with the exceptional, proven team members at MBD.

Drug testing and background screening as per Company Handbook.

Clean driving record.

What's on Offer

Base salary : $120,000 - $150,000 (Package is negotiable subject to experience)

Healthcare benefits

Bonuses

401K