North Georgia Civil Inc./NGC General Contractors

Director of Commercial Construction

Salary: $150,000 - $190,000 per year

Location: Danielsville, GA (Athens-area office). Office-based, Monday through Friday, with 25%-40% travel to project sites across multiple states.

HQ is relocating to the I-85 corridor in the Braselton/Jefferson area within the next 6-12 months.

Reports to: VP of Commercial Construction

Run the Portfolio. Lead the Team. Drive the Growth.

North Georgia Civil Inc., also known as NGC General Contractors, is a rapidly growing commercial, civil, and telecommunications contractor headquartered in Danielsville, Georgia. NGC delivers federal facility renovations, commercial construction, civil, utility, and infrastructure projects across multiple states.

Our commercial division specializes in occupied-building renovations, MEP and HVAC upgrades, fire and life safety systems, EV charging infrastructure, dock improvements, and sitework. We manage major capital projects alongside high-volume job order contracts and task-order projects.

NGC is seeking an experienced Director of Commercial Construction to lead our commercial project portfolio, oversee Project Managers, and drive successful project delivery across multiple locations.

This senior leadership position requires someone who understands general contracting operations, can manage multiple projects, protect profitability, develop Project Managers, and resolve complex construction challenges.

The ideal candidate will come from a commercial general contracting background, preferably with previous experience as a Director of Construction, Director of Operations, or similar leadership position. We will also consider an exceptional Senior Project Manager from a leading general contractor who has demonstrated strong leadership and portfolio management capabilities.

We need someone who can take ownership of an entire construction portfolio, make sound commercial decisions, and build the team and systems required for continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Portfolio Management

• Oversee multiple commercial and federal construction projects, ensuring safe, timely, profitable, and high-quality delivery.
• Lead weekly portfolio reviews covering schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, change orders, subcontractor performance, and project issues.
• Identify underperforming projects and implement corrective action plans.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts, subcontractor disputes, cost overruns, and operational challenges.
• Maintain effective communication with owners, construction managers, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are properly documented and closed out, including punch lists, warranties, and closeout packages.
• Oversee construction in occupied facilities while minimizing disruption to operations.

Project Financial Management and Profitability

• Take responsibility for the financial performance of the commercial construction portfolio.
• Review project budgets, job costs, forecasts, commitments, and profitability with Project Managers.
• Oversee monthly work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, including percentage of completion, cost to complete, and over/under billings.
• Maintain accurate project financial information in Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) Cost Management.
• Oversee progress billing, AIA pay applications, change orders, and financial documentation.
• Identify financial risks early and protect project margins.
• Coordinate with the VP of Commercial Construction, CFO, and Controller on financial reporting and performance.

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Coordinators.
• Establish performance expectations and hold team members accountable for results.
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and professional development planning.
• Identify staffing needs, support recruitment, and develop future Project Managers.
• Match project complexity and workload to individual capabilities.
• Establish consistent project management procedures, reporting standards, and accountability.
• Build a scalable construction management team as the company expands.

Business Growth and Construction Operations

• Oversee job order contract and task-order programs from pricing through execution and closeout.
• Strengthen client relationships to support repeat business and new opportunities.
• Support estimating and preconstruction with bid reviews, pricing strategies, and risk assessments.
• Participate in bid walks, client meetings, and project planning.
• Collaborate with leadership on operational improvements, staffing, and division growth.
• Manage individual projects directly when required.

Subcontractor Management, Safety, and Compliance

• Oversee subcontractor procurement, contracts, performance, and accountability.
• Resolve subcontractor disputes, deficiencies, and contractual issues.
• Ensure compliance with Davis-Bacon prevailing-wage requirements, Miller Act bonding, and applicable federal construction regulations.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality control, documentation, and compliance.
• Work with Project Managers and Superintendents to ensure construction meets approved plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Promote accountability, professional communication, and proactive problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of commercial construction experience, preferably with an established general contractor. Candidates with less experience may qualify if they have held significant responsibilities with a leading construction company.
• Previous experience as a Director of Construction, Director of Operations, Construction Operations Manager, or similar leadership position strongly preferred.
• Exceptional Senior Project Managers with experience managing complex projects, developing PMs, and overseeing significant budgets will also be considered.
• Proven success overseeing multiple commercial construction projects, including schedules, budgets, profitability, and delivery.
• Experience managing Project Managers, Superintendents, and construction teams.
• Strong understanding of general contracting, subcontractor management, scheduling, procurement, estimating, and construction contracts.
• Ability to manage job costs, WIP reporting, forecasting, change orders, and profitability.
• Federal construction, government contracting, or occupied-facility renovation experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Davis-Bacon requirements and federal construction compliance is highly desirable.
• JOC, IDIQ, or task-order construction experience is an advantage.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Procore, Smartsheet, Bluebeam, MS Project, or Primavera P6.
• Strong financial, analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills with senior management, clients, and construction teams.
• Comfortable adopting modern construction technology and AI-assisted tools.
• Willingness to travel 25%-40% across multiple states.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to pass federal background checks and obtain site credentials.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred, or willingness to obtain within 90 days.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• PMP, DBIA, or USACE CQM-C certifications advantageous but not required.

Pay and Benefits

• Salary: $150,000 - $190,000 per year, based on experience and leadership capability.
• Full-time W-2 employment with weekly pay.
• 3% SIMPLE IRA company match after 3 months for eligible employees.
• Two weeks of paid vacation annually.
• Paid holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
• Company-provided laptop and dual monitors.
• Direct access to senior leadership and ownership.
• Opportunity to build and lead a growing construction team.
• Long-term advancement potential into divisional leadership.

Why North Georgia Civil?

At NGC, you will play a central role in leading and developing a commercial construction division during a period of significant growth.

We are a family-owned, team-oriented contractor that values accountability, communication, and strong leadership. Unlike larger corporate environments, we offer direct access to decision-makers, real operational authority, and the opportunity to shape how the company operates.

For an experienced construction leader seeking meaningful responsibility, the opportunity to develop a strong team, and a direct impact on company performance, NGC offers the chance to help shape the future of a growing general contractor.

North Georgia Civil Inc. encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.