Lead Project Manager

Lead Project Manager at StraussGroup - Executive Search Consultants Lead Project Manager at StraussGroup - Executive Search Consultants in Villa Rica, Georgia Posted in about 23 hours ago.

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full-time

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nationally recognized, employee-owned metal building construction company is seeking an experienced Construction Lead Project Manager to join their growing team in Villa Rica, GA. This is a high-impact, senior-level opportunity for a construction professional ready to lead both projects and people at the highest level. Our client is one of the largest metal building component manufacturers in the United States, providing end-to-end construction services, from material supply to full building erection, across 48 states. With a culture built on accountability, craftsmanship, and genuine care for its people, this organization offers the stability of a national company with the tight-knit feel of a high-performing team. The Opportunity As Construction Lead Project Manager, you will oversee the full lifecycle of complex metal building construction projects while mentoring and leading a team of project managers, field supervisors, and coordinators. You are the escalation point, the standard-setter, and the person who makes sure nothing falls through the cracks, on the project side or the people side. This is not a desk role. You will be in the market, on job sites, and in front of clients and GCs across the country. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment and are ready to take on a role with a clear path to VP-level leadership, this is worth a conversation. What You'll Do Lead end-to-end project management for large-scale commercial metal building construction projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget Mentor and develop a team of project managers and field supervisors, serving as the primary escalation point for project and client issues Manage project schedules, budgets, change orders, cost forecasts, and progress billing Coordinate across pre-construction, engineering, procurement, logistics, and field teams to keep projects moving Review contracts, flag risk, and provide internal feedback to strengthen future project agreements Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, general contractors, and subcontractors Drive consistency in project execution by establishing and enforcing standard PM processes Proactively identify and resolve downstream construction issues before they escalate Qualifications 10+ years of commercial construction project management experience, including budget, schedule, subcontractor, and supplier management Proven experience leading and developing a team of project managers Strong contract literacy: scope, site conditions, notice provisions, liquidated damages, and change orders Experience managing self-perform crews and subcontractors simultaneously Advanced Excel skills with the ability to build and present working tools Proficiency in construction management platforms (Procore, MS Project, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar) Ability to travel 25-75% depending on project demands Must be located in or willing to relocate to Villa Rica, GA Preferred PMP, PE, or DBIA certification Background as owner's rep, developer, GC, or subcontractor; multi-perspective experience is a strong plus Experience in metal building systems or design-build construction environments What's In It for You Base salary: competitive, commensurate with experience Annual performance bonus (MBO) Profit sharing through a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) structure; you become an owner from day one Monthly cell phone and auto allowances A genuine path to VP-level leadership; succession planning is part of how this organization thinks A culture where hard work is rewarded, people are respected, and there are no politics This is a confidential search. The company name will be shared with qualified candidates during the screening process.