Project Manager-Heavy Civil & Environmental
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 coal combustion residuals (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 site development, including expanding data center site work. Project durations range from 4 months to 8 years, depending on the project type. The Project Manager owns project delivery from mobilization through closeout and works closely with field leadership, clients, and the VP of Operations. The role includes a significant on-site presence, particularly on long-term power plant projects, and offers the opportunity to help develop the company's growing Project Management team and contribute to its expansion.
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.
- 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.
- Primavera P6 experience.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- Experience working at major utility sites and familiarity with utility document control and compliance processes.
- Relocation to the Athens, Georgia 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, $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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
