Project Manager

If you're ready to lead the plan, own the results, and make a lasting impact on the projects and people around you, let's build something great together.

Hoopaugh Grading Company, LLC (“HGC”) is actively seeking an experienced Project Manager with a minimum of five years of experience to lead large-scale residential, commercial, and other site development projects from start to finish. This position is responsible for overseeing project planning, scheduling, field coordination, financial performance, and communication to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

At HGC, successful project management takes more than keeping a schedule. It requires strong leadership, proactive communication, financial accountability, and the ability to bring people together to achieve a common goal. We are looking for someone who takes ownership, solves problems, and leads by example.

What our team needs from you:

• Experience managing construction projects, preferably in site development, grading, utilities, or heavy civil construction.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with project scheduling, cost control, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Ability to coordinate multiple teams, manage competing priorities, and hold others accountable.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Proficiency with construction project management software and standard business applications.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to active jobsites as required.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Must have a considerable knowledge of the materials, methods and techniques relative to Utility, road/highway construction and maintenance.
• Must have knowledge of field safety.
• Must be able to identify additional work not identified in the plans and specs.
• Must have five (5) years or more of experience within the Public Works or Heavy Civil Construction industries is required for this position.
• Must be willing to work Monday through Friday 7AM-5:30PM, or other schedule as may be assigned by the foreman or superintendent, as well as Saturdays when needed.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors and teammates.
• Must be able to understand site goals and direction.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and background screening.
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• Must have a high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

What’s in it for you:

• Medical Insurance
• Free Access to a Health & Wellness Coach
• Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Dental, Vision & Life Insurances
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Bereavement & Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employee Owned Company (ESOP)
• Free Training Programs at the HGC Academy
• Professional Development
• Safety Training
• First Aid Training

HGC operates in a 65-mile radius from Charlotte, North Carolina. By applying for this position, you acknowledge our operation radius and understand your commute could reach up to one (1) hour. Teammates are asked to move job sites as project needs change and occasionally report to the HGC Academy for training. All applicants to whom a conditional offer of employment is made shall undergo and pass a pre-employment screening including drug test, background check, and a fit for duty exam prior to beginning work. HGC is a drug-free workplace.

HGC is an industry-recognized, award-winning provider of construction services driven by our commitment to providing quality turn‑key sitework packages for large industrial, commercial, and residential projects. Voted one of the Charlotte Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in 2019 and 2021-2024 as well as the Charlotte Observer’s Top Workplaces from 2018-2024, we strive to provide a friendly work environment that encourages productivity while promoting teamwork, education, safety and the well‑being of our teammates on every level.

HGC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against age, race, religion, color, disability, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran, genetic information, status or any other basis prohibited by law. HGC is a drug-free workplace.