Mission Critical Project Executive

3 days ago

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States Gregory Construction Full time
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.

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