Senior Project Manager - Newport, KY

Messer Construction Co.; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EGC Construction, an operating unit of Messer Construction Co., is seeking a Senior Project Manager with commercial or industrial experience to join the Newport, KY team. You will oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, safety, and quality across commercial and industrial construction projects, driving successful outcomes for our clients and stakeholders.

The role requires 5+ years of project management experience, a civil engineering or construction management degree, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience on commercial/industrial construction projects.
• Strong organization, time management, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage owner, designer, subcontractor, and vendor relationships.
• Drive the Zero Injury Safety Program and safety culture.
• Oversee project schedule, budgeting, and cost control.
• Implement the Quality Leadership System.
• Establish and maintain contact with subcontractors to ensure smooth contract execution.
• Lead project meetings and team collaboration.
• Create project-specific controls, monitoring, and reporting to stakeholders.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Project management

Construction knowledge

Communication

Time management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Location: Newport, KY, United States
Company: EGC
Date Posted: Oct 22, 2026

EGC Construction, an operating unit of Messer Construction Co., is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager with Commercial or Industrial experience to join the team.

EGC employs more than 150 employees, including Engineers, Project Managers, Estimators,Superintendentsand skilled craft workers. With offices in Newport, KY, EGC services local and regional clients with general,commercialand industrial construction services. EGC is committed to safety and the continuous improvement of our safety systems and has received national safety awardsbecauseofour performance.

As a Project Manager at EGC, you willbe responsible forboth the financial and operational success of commercial and industrial construction projects. The Project Manager has the bottom-line responsibility for project planning and scheduling, resource allocation, as well as ensuring safety and quality compliance throughout the project. Our Project Managers collaborate with a team of professionals to develop anddeliverproject scopes and schedules to achieve our client’s objectives. A successful Project Manager will need to be driven,motivated,and dedicated to providing superior customer service.

What You Will Do:

• Manage owner, designer,subcontractor,and vendor relationships.
• Play an active role in driving the daily commitment to our Zero Injury Safety Program
• Responsible for managing the project schedule,establishingbudget,and controlling costs.
• Implement the Quality Leadership System
• Establish andmaintaincontact with subcontractors to ensure smooth working of the contract awarding process.
• Conduct/lead Project Meetings
• Responsible for creating project-specific controls,monitoring,andreportingto stakeholders.
• Perform other duties and take on other responsibilities as required.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in relatedfields(Civil Engineering/Construction Management, etc.)
• 5+ years of project management experience in commercial construction projects
• Strong organization,time management,verbal,andwrittencommunication skills.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours.

All EGC employeesare required tocomply withour Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment.EGC Construction may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

EGC Construction does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Candidates who need employer immigration sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

EGC Construction is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.