Project Manager – Heavy Civil

Gregory Construction; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gregory Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex heavy civil projects in the Southeast, with emphasis on Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana. You will oversee preconstruction through closeout, managing self-performed scopes and coordinating with field teams and clients.

We value safety, integrity, and excellence as core values and look for leaders who communicate clearly, motivate teams, and deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of Project Management experience within heavy civil construction.
• Experience managing self-performed construction operations and field crews.

Responsibilities

• Oversee heavy civil projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage self-performed scopes including underground utilities, earthwork, grading, and site development.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, forecasts, and risk plans.
• Monitor productivity and costs against budgets and schedules.
• Lead project meetings and communicate with clients, engineers, and vendors.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Location: Southeast Region, with candidates preferably based in Mississippi, Alabama, or Louisiana
Travel: Regional travel required to active project sites

Build the Infrastructure That Powers the Future

Gregory Construction is a faith-driven, purpose-led heavy civil contractor specializing in underground utilities, concrete, earthwork, 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 primary focus on Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana. This individual will be responsible for delivering projects safely, efficiently, and with the level of integrity and excellence our clients and employees expect.

Our ideal candidate comes from a strong heavy civil construction background, with experience managing self-performed scopes of work. Experience directly overseeing field operations, crews, equipment, production, and heavy civil construction activities is highly valued.

At Gregory Construction, our Core Values are not simply words on a page. They guide how we lead teams, communicate with clients, solve problems, and execute every project.

We put Safety first by protecting our people and never compromising jobsite standards. We operate with Integrity by doing the right thing, taking ownership, and following through on our commitments. We pursue Excellence by holding ourselves to high standards and continuously improving. We value clear, respectful Communication because strong projects are built through strong relationships. We demonstrate Determination by remaining focused, adaptable, and solution‑oriented when challenges arise.

If these values reflect how you lead, we would love to talk with you.

What You’ll Do

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 field leadership and project teams to manage the day‑to‑day execution of self‑performed civil scopes while maintaining strong communication with clients, engineers, vendors, and internal leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage heavy civil construction projects from preconstruction through project closeout
• Oversee self‑performed construction scopes, including underground utilities, earthwork, concrete, grading, and site development
• Manage underground utility installation, including water, sewer, storm drainage, duct banks, and related infrastructure
• Partner closely with Superintendents and field leadership to manage manpower, equipment, production, sequencing, and 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 OSHA compliance and quality standards
• Build trusted client relationships through proactive and professional communication
• Mentor Project Engineers and support the development of project teams
• Travel throughout the Southeast as required to support active projects
• Model Gregory Construction’s Core Values in every decision and interaction

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 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, and project costs
• Strong background in one or more of the following:
  • Underground utilities
  • Wet utilities, including water, sewer, and storm drainage
  • Earthwork and mass excavation
  • Grading and site development
  • Concrete construction
  • Duct banks and underground infrastructure
• 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
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, and other Southeast project locations as business needs require
• A leadership style grounded in accountability, teamwork, and respect

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Experience managing underground 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

Why Gregory Construction?

At Gregory Construction, we do more than build projects. We build people, relationships, and lasting opportunities.

Our faith‑driven culture is centered around our Core Purpose:

Honor God. Serve Others. Pursue Excellence. Grow Profitably.

We invest in our employees, encourage professional and personal growth, and create opportunities for team members to make a meaningful impact. We are looking for leaders who will protect our people, earn trust, communicate openly, pursue excellence, and remain determined through every challenge.

Join Our Team

If you are an experienced heavy civil Project Manager who understands self‑performed construction, knows how to partner with field teams, and takes ownership of safety, production, cost, schedule, and client relationships, we encourage you to apply today.

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. We also comply with all applicable laws governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria.

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