Senior Project Manager - Civil, Site Development

Bayard Construction Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA

Life Insurance

Disability Plans

Company Truck

Vacations, Holidays, & More

Job summary

Bayard Construction Group in Atlanta, GA seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead civil site development projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating with field leadership, preconstruction, and project support teams to deliver work safely, on time, and within budget.

This leadership role requires a seasoned construction professional who can manage complex site development projects, drive strong field execution, and mentor future project managers as the company grows.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in civil construction or site development.
• Proven track record delivering large site development projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Experience with project budgeting, scheduling, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with preconstruction during project startup to ensure projects are properly planned, scoped, and staffed.
• Lead civil site development projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and within budget.
• Coordinate closely with superintendents and field teams to drive daily project execution, maintain schedules, and resolve operational challenges.
• Maintain ownership of project budgets, cost forecasting, change order management, and overall financial performance.
• Manage project communication with general contractors, developers, engineers, and project partners.
• Support the development of Bayard's project management capabilities by mentoring and helping build future project management capacity.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Team coordination

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Buildertrend

Procore

HCSS

Bluebeam

Job description

About the Job: As a Senior Project Manager at Bayard Construction Group, you will lead the successful delivery of civil site development projects from preconstruction through closeout. Working closely with field leadership, preconstruction, and project support teams, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project budgets and schedules. This is a leadership role for an experienced construction professional who understands how to manage complex site development projects while supporting strong field execution. You will play a key role in coordinating teams, managing project performance, and maintaining the high standards our clients expect.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with preconstruction during project startup to ensure projects are properly planned, scoped, and staffed
• Lead civil site development projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and within budget.
• Coordinate closely with superintendents and field teams to drive daily project execution, maintain schedules, and resolve operational challenges.
• Maintain ownership of project budgets, cost forecasting, change order management, and overall financial performance.
• Manage project communication with general contractors, developers, engineers, and project partners.
• Support the development of Bayard's project management capabilities by mentoring and helping build future project management capacity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in civil construction, site development, grading, utilities, or related infrastructure work
• Proven experience managing large site development projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Ability to manage multiple active projects while maintaining schedule and financial performance
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to coordinate field operations and lead project teams
• Excellent communication, organizational, and client relationship skills
• Expertise with Microsoft Office and project management software such as Builder Trend, Procore, HCSS, Bluebeam or an equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent industry experience preferred Why Join Bayard? At Bayard, we don't just build projects - we build infrastructure that supports growing communities. Our team is built on a commitment to doing meaningful work safely, doing the right thing, and getting better every day. We believe great projects are built by quality people doing good work the right way. As Bayard continues to grow, experienced leaders have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our operations while helping deliver projects that move communities forward.

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• HSA
• Life Insurance
• Disability Plans
• Company Truck
• Vacations, Holidays, & More