Kimmel & Associates

Project Manager-Commercial/Retail Construction

Kimmel & Associates  •  Atlanta, GA (Onsite)  •  10 hours ago
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Job Description

About the Company

Our client is an established commercial general contractor based in Atlanta with a strong reputation for customer service, teamwork, and an entrepreneurial approach to construction

The company specializes in fast-paced commercial projects across the restaurant, fast-food, retail, banking, and convenience store sectors. With projects typically ranging from $3 million to $6 million, the organization has built a strong presence in the Greater Atlanta market through consistent execution and long-term client relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager who wants to join a collaborative, entrepreneurial construction environment where individual contributions have a meaningful impact on project and company success.

About the Position

We are seeking a Project Manager to oversee commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion. The Project Manager will work closely with Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality

Projects typically range from $3 million to $6 million and have relatively aggressive 5–6 month schedules, making this an ideal position for someone who thrives in a fast-paced commercial construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage commercial, retail, restaurant, and related construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
  • Oversee projects generally ranging from $3M–$6M
    in value.
  • Coordinate project activities, schedules, budgets, and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Partner closely with Superintendents and field teams to maintain schedule, quality, safety, and profitability.
  • Manage subcontractors, vendors, contracts, purchase orders, and project documentation.
  • Review and manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, and other project controls.
  • Maintain strong relationships with owners, customers, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.

Requirements

  • 3–10 years of construction experience strongly preferred.
  • Previous Project Management experience in commercial, retail, restaurant, or similar construction
  • Experience managing projects in the $3M–$6M range
  • Strong understanding of construction processes, scheduling, budgeting, contracts, and subcontractor management.
  • Experience working on fast-paced projects with approximately 5–6 month schedules is highly preferred.
  • Restaurant, fast-food, retail, banking, convenience store, or similar commercial construction experience is a strong plus.
  • Strong communication, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to effectively coordinate with field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, customers, and internal teams.
  • Stable career history and a demonstrated commitment to long-term employment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred but not required
  • Must be based in or willing to work from Atlanta, GA, with travel as required by project assignments.

Benefits

  • $100,000–$140,000 base salary
  • Lucrative guaranteed bonuses
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile commercial projects throughout the Greater Atlanta market
  • Entrepreneurial and team-oriented company culture
  • Strong customer relationships and repeat business
  • Opportunity for long-term career growth with an established contractor
  • Collaborative environment where Project Managers have significant ownership of their projects
Kimmel & Associates

About Kimmel & Associates

Kimmel & Associates is North America’s largest executive search firm specializing in these industries:

Construction

Renewable & Sustainable Infrastructure

Waste & Recycling

Supply Chain

We partner with companies to identify, attract, and secure high-impact leadership talent through a targeted recruiting process across specialized sectors.

Our consultants bring deep expertise within specific industry verticals and geographic regions, combining local market insight with the national reach of top-tier talent.

Through our proven Career-Directed Approach™, we uncover what motivates candidates and what drives client success. The result is long-term alignment, not just short-term placement.

For over 45 years, we have built our reputation on trust, consistency, and results. We call it the Kimmel Standard, a commitment to delivering exceptional service and lasting partnerships.

Executive search isn’t just our profession — it’s our responsibility.

Industries We Serve

Concrete

Curtain Wall, Glazing & Cladding

Disaster Restoration

Drywall

Electrical Contracting

General Construction

Heavy Civil

Heavy Equipment

Industrial

Mechanical Contracting

Mining

Owners / Developers

Renewable & Sustainable Infrastructure

Residential

Roofing

Steel

Supply Chain

Waste & Recycling

Positions We Fill

C-Suite & Executive Leadership

CEO, COO, CFO, CIO, President, Owner

Senior Leadership

EVP, SVP, Regional VP, VP, General Manager

Commercial Leadership

VP Sales, Business Development, Marketing, Client Development

Operations & Project Leadership

Operations Executive, VP Operations, Director of Operations, Project Executive, Operations Manager, Area Manager

Preconstruction & Estimating Leadership

VP Preconstruction, Director of Preconstruction, Chief Estimator, Estimating Manager

Engineering & Technical Leadership

Director of Engineering, Engineering Manager, Design Manager, Technical Services

Safety, Risk & Compliance

VP Safety, Director of Safety, EHS

Contact:

kimmel@kimmel.com

828.251.9900

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Asheville, NC
Year Founded
1981
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