Project Manager-Heavy Civil & Environmental

Kimmel & Associates • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The company is seeking Project Managers at the APM, PM, and Senior PM levels to lead large-scale heavy civil and environmental projects throughout the Southeast. Two positions are currently available. Projects range from $20 million to $250 million and include CCR and coal ash work such as ash pond closures, ash excavation, and regulatory compliance; landfill cell construction and closures; and large-scale heavy civil and site development, including expanding data center site work.

The Project Manager owns project delivery from mobilization through closeout, partnering with field leadership, clients, and the VP of Operations. The role involves leading project teams and overseeing schedules, budgets, cost control, billing, change orders, documentation, compliance, subcontractors, equipment, materials, and overall financial performance. A significant on-site presence is expected, particularly on long-term power plant projects.

The company is an established, family-owned heavy civil and environmental contractor headquartered in the Athens, Georgia area, with approximately $300 million in annual revenue. It specializes in self-perform earthwork and environmental construction and is expanding into additional heavy civil and data center site work. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of complex projects and contribute to the development of the growing Project Management team.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a Project Manager, Senior APM, or Senior Project Manager in heavy civil construction.
• Experience with large-scale earthwork, environmental construction, underground utilities, paving, or related heavy civil work.
• Strong understanding of project financials, scheduling, cost control, change management, and client communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and project documentation systems.
• Ability and willingness to work on-site at long-term power plant projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related degree preferred; equivalent field experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• CCR, coal ash, ash pond closure, or landfill construction experience is strongly preferred.
• Primavera P6 experience is strongly preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification is a plus.
• Experience working at major utility sites and familiarity with utility document control and compliance processes is a strong plus.
• Candidates able to reasonably access current project sites; relocation to the Athens area is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules, budgets, cost control, billing, change orders, and overall financial performance.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Lead project teams, including Superintendents, Foremen, equipment operators, and other field personnel.
• Oversee large-scale earthmoving and environmental construction operations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners and clients.
• Manage owner document control, compliance requirements, reporting, and project documentation.
• Maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate mobilization, execution, subcontractors, equipment, materials, and project closeout.
• Maintain a significant on-site presence, particularly on long-term power plant projects.
• Partner directly with the VP of Operations on project strategy and execution.
• Help develop and strengthen the company's growing Project Management team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and project level; stated range is $150,000–$185,000.
• Opportunity to work on $20 million–$250 million heavy civil and environmental projects.
• Long-term, high-value project pipeline across the Southeast.
• Clear advancement path as the company adds Senior PM and Operations leadership positions.
• Direct access to the VP of Operations and senior leadership.
• Family-oriented, entrepreneurial company culture.
• Strong investment in company growth and employee development.
• Site-specific and client-required certifications provided after hire.
• Opportunity to expand into emerging heavy civil and data center site work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed