Senior Capital Improvements Project Manager

At MacKay, we believe great people are the foundation of our growth and success. We are in an exciting phase of expansion, creating new opportunities for our employees to take on meaningful work, collaborate across disciplines, and build long-term careers. Whether your role is technical or part of our support services team, you play an important role in delivering high-quality work and helping our projects succeed. For nearly 70 years, Lowe Engineers has built a reputation for engineering excellence, trusted relationships, and exceptional client service throughout the Southeast. Now, as Lowe Engineers, A Part of MacKay, we're building on that legacy as part of a growing national infrastructure and environmental services firm. This partnership creates new opportunities for our employees to collaborate across disciplines, work on meaningful projects, and build long-term careers while continuing to serve clients with the quality and responsiveness Lowe is known for. We are seeking a full-time   a Senior Capital Improvements Project Manager to join our dynamic team. This role is open to candidates based out of Atlanta, GA. The Capital Improvements Project Manager plans and delivers capital projects from initial assessment through design, construction, commissioning, and closeout. This role coordinates internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, budgets, schedules, permits, and risks to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with organizational goals. The selected individual will oversee a multi-million-dollar portfolio of capital projects (such as roads, bridges, utility systems, and facility renovations), ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and strictly in compliance with established budgets, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines. This role serves as the primary liaison between municipal leadership, engineering consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and the public. Key Responsibilities: Manage multiple capital improvement projects through planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout. Work with City staff to develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, and execution plans. Review land development permits against the City code and ensure the implementation of streetscape requirements, streetlighting, etc. Coordinate with surveyors, engineers, contractors, utilities, other vendors, regulatory agencies, operations teams, citizens and other stakeholders. Lead consultant and contractor selection, including requests for proposals, bid evaluations, negotiations, and recommendations. Monitor project costs, commitments, forecasts, invoices, change orders, etc. Track milestones, identify schedule impacts, and implement recovery plans when needed. Develop and maintain a Capital Improvement Project master schedule and project level schedules. Develop and maintain a Paving/resurfacing program to fit the City’s demands. Review design documents, estimates, submittals, requests for information, and construction progress for compliance with project requirements. Manage project risks, quality, safety, permitting, environmental requirements, and regulatory compliance. Facilitate project meetings and provide timely status reports and decision materials. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, project management, facilities management, or a related field. Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation in the state of Georgia Three or more years of progressively responsible experience managing capital projects with municipal infrastructure. Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, consultants, and contractors. Local Administered Project (LAP) certification with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), or the ability to obtain within 2-years of employment. Working knowledge of design and construction processes, procurement methods, permitting, codes, and workplace safety practices. Understanding of design standards, including, GDOT, AASHTO, MUTCD, etc. Experience with multi-modal forms of transportation including pedestrian paths, bicycle facilities, etc. Strong written, verbal, analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills. Proficiency with common project scheduling, cost-control, document-management, and productivity software. Valid Class C driver’s license with a safe driving record (local travel to construction sites is required) Preferred Qualifications: Project Management Professional, Certified Construction Manager, professional engineering, architecture, or comparable credentials. Experience with public-sector procurement, occupied facilities, sustainability, or complex renovation programs. Core Competencies: Project leadership and accountability Budget and schedule control Risk identification and problem-solving Clear communication and collaboration Contract administration and negotiation Attention to detail and sound judgment Work Environment and Physical Requirements: This position operates in both office (90%) and active project environments (10%). Regular travel to project sites and occasional work outside standard business hours may be required. The employee must be able to inspect construction areas, navigate uneven surfaces, use required personal protective equipment, and perform other essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Why Join Lowe Engineers — A Part of MacKay? The best of both organizations Join a team with nearly 70 years of engineering excellence and trusted client relationships, backed by the resources, expertise, and opportunities of a growing national firm. A people-first culture At MacKay, we put people first. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can grow, contribute, and do their best work. We support well-being, encourage