Project Manager - Major Projects

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…