Job Description

Project Manager (Education/Municipal) – Operations

Location: Atlanta, GA.

Level: Mid-Senior

About Us

Winter Construction is a mid-size general contractor serving the Southeast, with a primary focus on Metro Atlanta. We work across the commercial, hospitality, higher education, K-12, mixed-use, retail, and restaurant markets, as well as renovations and adaptive reuse, with project values ranging from $1M to $150M.

Our mission is to “build great experiences every day,” and our reputation is built on relationships and excellent results. Just as important, we take pride in a great company culture focused on teamwork, collaboration, and a shared commitment to doing the right things always.

About the Role

The Project Manager leads ground-up K-12, higher education, and municipal projects from preconstruction through closeout, managing budget, schedule, quality, and safety to ensure each project meets its goals and objectives. This role offers a clear path toward Senior Project Manager within a right-sized organization, where your contributions stand out and are backed by sophisticated systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, financials, and cost reports from preconstruction through closeout
• Create and maintain project schedules, keeping critical deadlines like school openings on track
• Coordinate with school districts, universities, municipal owners, and design teams
• Build strong subcontractor relationships and oversee buyout, change orders, and submittals

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects for a general contractor
• Project experience with concrete, steel, or masonry structures
• Managed at least two ground-up projects in the K-12, higher education, or local municipal markets
• Proficiency in project scheduling, subcontractor relations, and project financials
• Based in Metro Atlanta or willing to relocate

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• A great company culture built on teamwork and integrity
• Intentional career development initiatives
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Winter Construction is committed to equal opportunity in all terms and conditions of employment for employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies

Winter Construction does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies in response to our Careers page, social media posts, or job postings. We will not pay referral fees or other compensation for unsolicited resumes, and we reserve the right to hire any such candidates without financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. All unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers, become the property of Winter Construction.