Project Manager - Major Projects

Reports To: Area Manager

Position Summary

The Project Manager – Major Projects is responsible for executing assigned large-scale heavy civil construction projects ($25 million and above in mission critical, energy, transportation and alternative delivery) from project handoff through final project completion. The Project Manager – Major Projects shall be responsible for delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget while emphasizing quality, proactive planning, operational excellence, and client satisfaction. Emphasizes Faulconer Core Values at all times.

Project Leadership & Execution: 60%

• Create team management approach with Project Superintendent
• Lead assigned major projects from handoff through closeout while ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Owners, General Contractors, Engineers, Subcontractors, Vendors, and regulatory agencies.
• Manage project execution in accordance with contract requirements, project specifications, company standards, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Develop project execution plans and establish project goals, milestones, and performance expectations.
• Coordinate project startup activities, including bonds, insurance certificates, permits, and contractual requirements.
• Manage Assistant Project Managers, Field Engineers, and QA/QC
• Assist Project Superintendent with hiring for Field positions
• Conduct Internal Kickoff Meetings, Preconstruction Meetings, Progress Meetings, Exit Strategy Meetings, and Post-Project Reviews.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect project performance and profitability.
• Keep Area Managers and executive leadership informed of project status, risks, opportunities, and critical issues.
• Manage project procurement activities, including subcontractor procurement, purchase orders, and contract execution.
• Administer owner contracts, subcontracts, and purchase agreements.
• Manage payment applications, owner billings, subcontractor payments, and vendor invoices.
• Maintain complete and organized project documentation, including RFIs, Submittals, Drawing Logs, Change Orders, Meeting Minutes, and Project Correspondence.
• Prepare and provide accurate project status reports, cost forecasts, and cost-to-complete projections.
• Manage project closeout activities including punch lists, turnover documentation, and final acceptance.

Scheduling

• Develop and maintain baseline project schedules utilizing Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling software.
• Coordinate procurement schedules, resource loading, and critical path activities.
• Review schedules with Operations Leadership prior to client submission.
• Update schedules regularly and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Develop and implement schedule recovery plans when necessary.
• Coordinate short-term planning through regular review of look-ahead schedules.

Change Orders & Contract Administration

• Identify scope changes, differing site conditions, and contractual impacts.
• Follow contractual notification requirements and documentation procedures.
• Prepare, price, negotiate, and manage change orders.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier change orders.
• Assist with claims preparation and resolution efforts when necessary.
• Protect the Company's contractual and financial interests throughout the project lifecycle.

Operational / Resource Management: 40%

• Communicate project schedules and operational goals to field leadership.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor resources to support project execution.
• Maximize equipment utilization and minimize unnecessary rental expenses.
• Review project production reports, labor productivity, equipment performance, and operational metrics.
• Ensure Company field processes are consistently followed, including:
• Three-Week Look Ahead Planning
• Daily Huddles
• Equipment Inspections
• Site Safety and Health Plans
• Crisis Management Procedures
• Coordinate major material procurement and long-lead item deliveries.
• Review field reporting for payroll, production quantities, and material tracking accuracy.
• Participate in workforce planning and staffing discussions.

Safety & Quality Leadership

• Champion a proactive safety culture across all assigned projects.
• Participate in jobsite safety audits, inspections, and project reviews.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety programs, and client requirements.
• Verify work is performed in accordance with project plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Assist field teams in resolving safety, quality, and operational challenges.

Position/Travel Expectations

• This position operates primarily from construction site mobile offices but also involves meetings at corporate facilities.
• Travel to assigned project locations is required.
• Overnight travel and extended project assignments may be necessary.
• Must be able to travel throughout the company’s operating region as business needs dictate.
• Will be exposed to various weather conditions, working around moving machinery/equipment, excessive noise, and dust/dirt on job sites.
• Will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment such as protective eyewear, safety vests, hard hats, and appropriate footwear.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• 7 years of project management experience in heavy civil, infrastructure, industrial, or commercial construction including alternative delivery projects.
• Experience managing projects valued at $25 million or greater.
• Experience managing self-perform operations and subcontracted work.
• Experience with transportation, site development, utility, industrial, mission critical, or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong familiarity with project management software, such as Microsoft, Procore, Heavy Job, HCSS Heavy Bid, P6, and Viewpoint.
• Personnel management experience.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• Employee must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Drug screens are required after an offer is accepted, and continued employment is based on the initial drug screen and any future/random drug screens administered
• A background check will be required
• A confidentiality agreement may be required
• Driving records may be required
• Additional client-specific clearances may be required, including government, military, or mission critical facility access

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. to assure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, or disability. Such actions shall include employment, upgrading, promotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship and on-the-job training. Comments or complaints regarding matters described in the preceding paragraph should be directed to Human Resources. Correspondence directed to HR should be sent to 2496 Old Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.