Mission Critical Project Executive

Abilene, TX

Full Time

Experienced

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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