Project Manager - Smithfield, NC

Who We Are

We are builders, planners, problem solvers, and trusted partners in complex geotechnical construction.

Subsurface Construction Company is a design-build geotechnical specialty contractor serving the Southeast since 1995. We deliver excavation support and deep foundation systems—including soil nail walls, soldier pile walls, sheet pile walls, ground anchors, rock bolts, micropiles, and aggregate piers—on complex, high-risk jobsites.

Our culture is built on core values that guide how we work with our crews, clients, trade partners, and each other, earning our reputation of being Responsive, Reliable & Fair.

• Honest – We are honest with our clients and each other, even at the risk of financial loss.
• Respectful – We treat one another as we would like to be treated.
• Self-Motivated – We are self-motivated to do good work while continuously improving.
• Creative – We provide creative solutions, even if the solution eliminates our work.

This is not a coordination-only role.

At Subsurface, the Project Manager is responsible for managing the overall construction schedule, contractual risk, project quality, customer and employee satisfaction, and organizational profitability.

You will serve as a key connection point between the client’s project team and Subsurface’s operations and management team, helping ensure that each project is planned, communicated, executed, billed, and closed out with discipline and accountability.

If you believe successful projects are driven by preparation, risk management, communication, safety, and follow-through—keep reading.

If you are uncomfortable owning schedule, cost, contract obligations, quality expectations, and client communication, this role is not for you.

Your mission is to manage geotechnical construction projects safely, profitably
, and in alignment with contract,
quality, schedule
, and customer expectations
.

• Projects are planned and executed with safety as a priority.
• Revenue and gross profit goals are met.
• Contractual risk is understood, communicated, and managed.
• Crews, equipment, and superintendents are coordinated for proper execution.
• Products are built in accordance with quality standards.
• Project issues are identified early and resolved before they create work stoppage.
• Clients and internal teams can rely on your communication, organization, and follow-through.

Speed without safety, quality, profitability, or reliability is failure.

• Is honest about project risks, cost impacts, scope gaps, and schedule concerns.
• Is respectful when working with clients, superintendents, crews, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Is self-motivated and takes ownership of project outcomes.
• Applies creative problem-solving to project-specific challenges before they become delays.
• Is responsive when conditions change, decisions are needed, or issues arise.
• Is reliable in communication, documentation, billing, scheduling, and follow-through.
• Is fair in enforcing expectations, managing subcontractors, and resolving project issues.

• Expectations are clear.
• Details matter.
• Accountability is measured.
• Communication is consistent.
• Problems are addressed early, not ignored.

• Adhere to company safety policy and model a commitment to working safely.
• Manage and promote a safe work environment by following the company safety program and OSHA requirements.
• Achieve revenue and gross profit goals.
• Manage projects with no rework or loss claims.
• Work toward maintaining a Net Promoter Score of 9.0 or higher.
• Develop and implement the job readiness process with internal and external stakeholders.
• Schedule crews and equipment with superintendents to ensure proper project execution.
• Develop and maintain quality control and best-practice procedures for all products.
• Maintain and execute job startup and handoff processes with superintendents.
• Develop cost estimates and schedules and manage projects through the company financial system and project management procedures.
• Ensure contract responsibilities are communicated and executed appropriately.
• Review and…