Construction Project Lead Jobs in Alabama

Construction Project Lead jobs in Alabama are concentrated in commercial construction, infrastructure development, and industrial building sectors, with the market active at both the mid-level supervisor and senior site lead tiers. The busiest hiring metros are Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile, where employers such as Brasfield and Gorrie, Hoar Construction, and Volkert have sustained a consistent need for experienced project leads. Demand is strongest for leads with backgrounds in federal infrastructure work, heavy civil projects, and commercial tenant buildout. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles40
Top employerHoar
Top cityBirmingham, AL
Cities hiring14
Work type93% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Construction Project Manager
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Construction Project Manager
Hoar
Birmingham, Alabama
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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Ryder System
Construction Project Management Corporate Fellowship - Hiring Our Heroes- REMOTE
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Construction Project Management Corporate Fellowship - Hiring Our Heroes- REMOTE
Ryder System
Montgomery, Alabama
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
$70k - $90k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Applied Digital
Sr. Project Manager - Construction
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Sr. Project Manager - Construction
Applied Digital
Brookwood, Alabama
Business Operations
Product Management
Project Management

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Lumos Fiber
OSP Construction Project Engineer
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OSP Construction Project Engineer
Lumos Fiber
Montgomery, Alabama
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project & Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
501-1,000

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LB CAPITAL
Project Manager- Residential Construction
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Project Manager- Residential Construction
LB CAPITAL
Spanish Fort, Alabama
Construction Management
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
$55k - $60k/yr

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Construction Project Lead Jobs by City in Alabama

Where Alabama roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Birmingham
14 jobs
Huntsville
9 jobs
Bessemer
2 jobs
Homewood
2 jobs
Brookwood
2 jobs
Montgomery
2 jobs
Butler
1 job
Dothan
1 job
Mobile
1 job

Construction Project Lead Job Market in Alabama

A snapshot from current Alabama openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

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Hoar4 open roles
TUSCO
TUSCO4 open roles
Jobot
Jobot2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Energy

What Alabama Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in construction project lead jobs across Alabama.

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
  • Active OSHA 30-hour construction certification required or strongly preferred by most Alabama employers
  • Minimum of three to five years of field experience managing construction crews or subcontractors
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and project specifications
  • Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, Buildertrend, or similar platforms
  • Strong communication skills for coordinating with owners, inspectors, and municipal permitting offices in Alabama

Construction Project Lead Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a construction project lead in Alabama?

Most construction project lead roles in Alabama require a combination of field experience and a relevant degree, typically in construction management or civil engineering. Alabama does not issue a state-level construction project lead license, but many employers require an active OSHA 30-hour certification and, for work on public projects, familiarity with the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors requirements that govern the companies you will work under. Gaining experience as a superintendent or field engineer first is the most common path into a lead role.

Which companies hire construction project leads in Alabama?

Companies currently hiring construction project leads in Alabama include Hoar, TUSCO, and Jobot, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Alabama's active federal infrastructure spending and ongoing commercial development in the Huntsville and Birmingham corridors mean that both regional contractors and national firms with Alabama offices maintain a steady pipeline of openings.

Which Alabama cities have the most construction project lead jobs?

Birmingham, Huntsville, and Bessemer consistently post the most construction project lead openings in Alabama. Birmingham drives volume through large commercial and healthcare construction, Huntsville's rapid defense and tech campus expansion has made it one of the fastest-growing construction markets in the state, and Mobile's port and industrial development sustains steady demand for leads on heavy civil and logistics facility projects.

Are there remote construction project lead jobs in Alabama?

Yes, but they're rare. Construction project lead work is fundamentally site-based, and most Alabama employers expect daily on-site presence to manage crews, subcontractors, and inspections. About 7% of construction project lead openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions typically involve pre-construction planning, estimating review, or owner-liaison coordination rather than active field supervision.

How can I get hired as a construction project lead in Alabama with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is starting as a construction assistant superintendent, field engineer, or project coordinator at a mid-size Alabama general contractor and building toward a lead role over two to three years. Firms such as Hoar Construction and regional commercial builders in Birmingham and Huntsville regularly bring on junior field staff without extensive independent lead experience. Completing an OSHA 30-hour certification before applying, and earning an associate degree through a program at Bevill State Community College or Jefferson State Community College, gives candidates a measurable edge when competing for first lead opportunities.

Where can I find and apply to construction project lead jobs in Alabama?

You can find and apply to construction project lead jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Alabama employers. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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