Entry-Level Construction Management Professional
This entry-level Construction Management role at Confidential Client involves supporting Project Managers across various construction projects including industrial, municipal, and commercial facilities. The position focuses on assisting with project scheduling, budget and timeline adherence, and utilizing advanced technologies and data analysis to ensure successful project delivery. It offers a career development opportunity within a leading engineering and construction services company, emphasizing collaboration and innovation.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Position Overview
Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is seeking motivated, client-focused entry-level construction management professionals to join its Engineering teams in Atlanta, GA. You’ll rotate through construction-focused roles (Document Control, Project Control, Site Engineer, and similar) and work under Project Managers to support delivery of horizontal and vertical construction projects — including roadway, transit, aviation, utilities, K–12 and higher education facilities, healthcare, and commercial buildings.
What You’ll Do
- Support Project Managers with daily construction operations, schedules, and budget tracking
- Help develop and maintain project schedules, identify critical path activities, and report progress
- Perform document control and configuration management for project records and submittals
- Assist with cost tracking, change management, and basic project controls activities
- Work on-site to support Site Engineer tasks: layout, QA/QC observations, coordination with subcontractors and inspectors
- Use data and construction technology tools to support project reporting and decision-making
- Help prepare meeting minutes, RFI logs, and as-built documentation to support project closeout
What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a closely related field
- Basic knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction processes, delivery systems, and construction components
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for document control and schedule tracking
- Good communication skills — able to collaborate with engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders
- Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future
Nice to Have / Preferred
- Previous construction experience or internship on a construction site
- Familiarity with project controls tools (scheduling software, cost-tracking spreadsheets, document management systems)
- Basic understanding of construction safety practices and QA/QC procedures
- Experience with BIM, digital construction tools, or data visualization is a plus
Why Join
- Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced construction and engineering professionals
- Exposure to a variety of project types (horizontal and vertical construction) to develop a broad skill set
- Clear career pathways into Project Controls, Site Engineering, or Construction Management roles
- Work for a Confidential Client in the Engineering industry that invests in professional development
Location & Employment Type
- Location: Atlanta, GA (on-site and field work as required)
- Employment Type: Full-time
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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