Mission Critical Project Executive

Project Executive – Heavy Civil Construction

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

About Gregory Construction

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.

Position Overview

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 .

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Credentials

• Professional Engineer (PE) license

• PMP or DBIA certification

• OSHA 30-Hour certification

• Experience with mission critical/data center construction highly preferred

What We Offer

• 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

Join Our Team

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.