Construction Project Lead - Drive Safe, On-Time Delivery

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company in Biloxi is seeking a Project Manager to oversee planning, execution and delivery of complex construction projects.

You will lead day-to-day operations, mentor Assistant Project Managers, and align work with contract requirements, safety, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations. Under Senior Project Manager guidance, you will drive performance across safety, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction while building strong client

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of progressive construction management experience, with at least 2 years in a project management capacity.
• Proven success managing projects in hospitality, data centers, healthcare, or large-scale commercial work.
• Strong leadership skills with experience supervising and developing junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop Assistant Project Managers, ensuring alignment with project objectives and company best practices.
• Coordinate with the Senior Project Manager to implement project execution plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, and consultants to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, and quality standards.
• Oversee project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and progress reports.
• Monitor and mitigate risks, resolving issues proactively to maintain project momentum.
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, fostering trust and repeat business.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned and driving best practices.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Budget management

Scheduling

Client management

Risk management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Job description

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company in Biloxi is seeking a Project Manager to oversee planning, execution and delivery of complex construction projects.

You will lead day-to-day operations, mentor Assistant Project Managers, and align work with contract requirements, safety, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations. Under Senior Project Manager guidance, you will drive performance across safety, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction while building strong client