Head of Project Management (Construction)

Travel: Regional travel required to active project sites

Gregory Construction is a faith-driven, purpose-led heavy civil contractor specializing in underground utilities, concrete, earthwork, grading, and site development for some of the nation’s largest mission-critical and infrastructure projects.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex heavy civil projects throughout the Southeast , with a strong preference for candidates based in or near Atlanta, Georgia .

This position is ideal for a Project Manager who understands self-performed heavy civil construction and is comfortable working closely with field teams to manage production, manpower, equipment, cost, schedule, and overall project execution.

Our ideal candidate brings strong experience with underground utilities—particularly wet utilities—along with earthwork, grading, concrete, and site development . Experience supporting mission-critical or data center construction is highly valued.

They guide how we lead teams, communicate with clients, solve problems, and execute every project.

We value clear, respectful Communication because strong projects are built through strong relationships. As a Project Manager, you will oversee heavy civil projects from preconstruction through closeout while ensuring they are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to Gregory Construction’s standards.

You will work closely with Superintendents and field leadership to manage the day-to-day execution of self-performed civil scopes while maintaining strong communication with clients, engineers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal leadership.

Manage heavy civil construction projects from preconstruction through project closeout.

Oversee self-performed construction scopes including underground utilities, earthwork, grading, concrete, and site development .

Manage underground utility installation including water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, duct banks, and related infrastructure .

Partner closely with Superintendents and field leadership to manage manpower, equipment, production, sequencing, and overall project execution.

Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, cost projections, and risk-management plans.

Monitor project productivity and production against established budgets and schedules.

Coordinate with field teams, subcontractors, vendors, engineers, owners, and clients.

Manage contracts, change orders, billing, cost reporting, procurement, and project documentation.

Identify potential project risks, delays, and cost impacts and proactively develop solutions.

Lead project meetings and provide regular updates to internal leadership and clients.

Promote a safety-first culture while maintaining company, client, and regulatory standards.

Mentor Project Engineers and support the development of project teams.

Travel throughout the Southeast as required to support active and upcoming projects.

5–10+ years of Project Management experience within heavy civil construction.

Strong experience managing self-performed construction operations preferred.

Demonstrated experience managing field crews, equipment, production, schedules, budgets, and project costs.

Direct experience with underground utility construction , with a strong understanding of wet utility scopes such as water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage .

Earthwork and mass excavation

Grading and site development

Experience managing projects ranging from approximately $500K to $30M .

Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and contract administration.

Experience with project management software such as Procore, MS Project, Primavera, or similar platforms.

Ability and willingness to travel to active project sites throughout Georgia and the Southeast as business needs require.

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent field experience.

Experience working for a self-performing heavy civil contractor .

Strong experience managing underground wet utility and site development scopes.

Experience supporting mission-critical, data center, industrial, or other large-scale infrastructure projects .

Experience managing multiple crews and significant equipment resources in active field environments.

At Gregory Construction, we do more than build projects. Serve Others. We invest in our employees, encourage professional and personal growth, and create opportunities for team members to make a meaningful impact. If you are an experienced heavy civil Project Manager based in or near Atlanta, Georgia who understands self-performed construction, has strong underground utility experience, and takes ownership of safety, production, cost, schedule, and client relationships.

We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran/reserve/national guard or any other similarly protected status. Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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