Company Leadership

Piedmont Construction Group was founded in 1995 by brothers Scott and David Thompson, both with strong industry backgrounds, but each with a diversity of skills to leverage for the company’s success.

The sons of an architect, the Thompson brothers credit their father with ingraining in them what has become a hallmark of the company. Teamwork is the basis of great construction.


Scott Thompson, Founder

Scott Thompson is a real estate attorney who brings valuable legal expertise to each Piedmont Construction Group project. A graduate of George Washington University, Scott received a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Vanderbilt University’s School of Law.

In addition, Scott holds a Master’s of Science Degree in Real Estate Development from Columbia University. He currently serves as General Counsel and CEO of Piedmont Construction.

David Thompson, Founder

David is an award-winning construction executive who brings more than 33 years of industry experience to the company. David holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Building Science from Auburn University, and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Georgia State University. He also has a Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.

David’s previous positions range from estimator to program manager to construction manager with McDevitt & Street, as well as Beers Construction. He currently heads up the company’s marketing division.

David Moore, President

David has successfully led teams on numerous projects throughout the Southeast and graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He brings nearly three decades of practical construction experience to Piedmont Construction Group, including a background in project management, general contracting and design-builder roles.

As company president, David supervises construction activities for the region, directly facilitating projects with owners, construction team members, and sub-contractors.