Mission Critical Project Executive

Project Executive – Heavy Civil Construction

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Company: Gregory Construction
📍 Location: [Travel Required – Based in the Southeast]
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
📋 Reports To: Vice President of Operations

Gregory Construction is a Christian-principled
, award-winning provider of heavy civil and infrastructure construction services across the Southeast. Our team has a strong track record delivering complex mission critical
, data center
, and infrastructure projects for Federal, State, and private clients.

We specialize in:

• Mission critical and data center site development
• Heavy civil and roadway construction
• Drainage, utilities, and infrastructure upgrades
• Concrete, paving, and grading

At Gregory Construction, we believe in doing things the right way — with integrity, safety, quality, and teamwork guiding every decision.

We’re seeking an experienced Project Executive to provide executive-level leadership and oversight across multiple mission critical and heavy civil infrastructure projects.

This role is ideal for a seasoned leader with experience managing large-scale, complex construction projects
, strong financial acumen, and the ability to lead diverse teams with excellence. You’ll oversee the full project life cycle — from preconstruction through closeout — ensuring success in safety, quality, schedule, and profitability
.

• Lead and manage all phases of assigned mission critical and heavy civil construction projects
• Serve as the senior point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and internal teams
• Provide executive oversight to project management, field supervision, and subcontractor coordination
• Manage budgets, cost control, forecasting
  , and profitability
• Ensure compliance with all safety, schedule, and quality expectations
• Oversee contract administration
  , risk management, and scope changes
• Support preconstruction efforts
  , including estimating, procurement, and constructability reviews
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Mentor project managers and field teams, supporting professional development

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in heavy civil or mission critical construction
  , with at least 3 years in a senior leadership or executive role
• Proven success managing infrastructure or site development projects valued at $30M+
• Strong understanding of project delivery methods
  , construction contracts, and regulations
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficient in Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project
  , or similar project management tools
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• PMP or DBIA certification
• OSHA 30-Hour certification
• Experience with mission critical/data center construction highly preferred

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth and leadership training opportunities

If you’re a results-driven leader with a passion for mission critical and heavy civil infrastructure
, and you thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, we’d love to hear from you.