Project Manager-Heavy Civil & Environmental

Kimmel & Associates • Charleston, SC

2d • $150,000 - $185,000

About The Position

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, including coal combustion residuals (CCR) projects, ash pond closures, ash excavation, and landfill cell construction and closures. The company is expanding into additional heavy civil and data center site work and is investing in growth and operations leadership following an ownership transition. Its culture is described as entrepreneurial and family-oriented, with direct access to senior leadership and daily interaction with the VP of Operations.

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, landfill cell construction and closures, and heavy civil/site development. The role owns project delivery from mobilization through closeout and works closely with field leadership, clients, and the VP of Operations. Direct CCR experience is highly desirable, but heavy civil Project Managers without CCR experience may be considered and trained in the specialized aspects of the work. The position requires the ability and willingness to work on-site at long-term power plant projects; candidates do not need to live in Athens if they can reasonably access current project sites. Relocation to the Athens area is welcomed.

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.
• Candidates must be able to reasonably access current project sites; living in Athens, GA is not required.

Nice To Haves

• CCR, coal ash, ash pond closure, or landfill construction experience is strongly preferred.
• Primavera P6 experience is strongly preferred.
• A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred; equivalent field experience will be considered.
• OSHA 30 certification is a plus.
• Experience working at major utility sites and familiarity with utility document control and compliance processes are a strong plus.

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 $20M–$250M 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