Project Manager, Senior (Vertical)

Summary

Senior Project Manager – Vertical

Forsyth County Government | Capital Projects Department

?? Cumming, Georgia

?? Full-Time | $79,579 – $154,796 annually

Forsyth County’sCapital Projects Departmentis seeking an experiencedSenior Project Manager (Vertical)to lead large-scale building and facility projects from concept through completion. This position oversees planning, design, bidding, and construction for complex vertical infrastructure projects—including public safety, administrative, and community facilities—ensuring quality, budget, and schedule compliance.

This recruitment may be filled at theProject Manager IIorSenior Project Managerlevel depending on qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end vertical construction projects from planning through completion

  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal stakeholders during design and construction

  • Prepare bid documents, oversee procurement, and manage contractor selection

  • Administer contracts, budgets, schedules, invoices, and change orders

  • Monitor project progress to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance

  • Conduct pre-construction meetings, inspections, and final walkthroughs

  • Provide technical guidance and leadership to project managers and inspectors

  • Lead value engineering, design review, and process improvement initiatives

  • Serve as the County’s liaison with consultants, contractors, and design teams to ensure effective collaboration

  • Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local building standards and permitting requirements

Qualifications

Project Manager II:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

  • Five (5) years of experience in professional construction management and inspection

  • Master’s degree and professional certification (e.g., PMP) preferred

Project Manager, Senior:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

  • Five (5) or more years of professional experience in construction management and inspection

  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Georgia required

  • Experience managing

  • building design and construction projects
    • required

Candidates may be considered for either Project Manager II or Senior Project Manager based on qualifications.

Why Join Forsyth County

Forsyth County Government offers competitive pay, long-term stability, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • 20–30 days of personal leave per year (based on years of service)

  • 10 paid holidays annually

  • Multiple Aetna and Kaiser medical plan options

  • Dental and vision coverage through Delta Dental and Aetna

  • County-paid life insurance and disability coverage

  • 401(k) retirement plan with up to

  • 100% County match
    • and annual “seed” contributions

  • Opportunities to lead impactful projects that serve the community and enhance County facilities

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