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.

• Our Core Values 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.
• Join the Subsurface Team
• We’re Hiring a Project Manager
• 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.

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

Success

In This Role

Means 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.

Who This Role Is ForThis role is for someone who: 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. You Perform Best When Expectations are clear. Details matter. Accountability is measured. Communication is consistent. Problems are addressed early, not ignored.

What You Will Do

• 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 negotiate contracts for scope completeness, accuracy, indemnification, damages, and exposure risk.
• Complete routine project reviews with superintendents and project managers to resolve issues and verify compliance with design, quality control, contract, and schedule requirements.
• Update monthly contracts in progress, including schedule and budget adjustments or summary reporting for over/under billings.
• Complete timesheets, billings, and company expense reporting on time.
• Maintain COI and W-9 documentation for subcontractors annually.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of site, utility, and concrete scopes of work on each project.
• Provide foresight into how other trades’ and customers’ goals impact Subsurface’s work.
• Identify potential issues well in advance of work stoppage and provide solutions that support customer and project team success.
• Maintain a positive and organized company image, including a clean and organized vehicle and work area.
• Adhere to and enforce company policies.
• Manage the completion of all punch lists.
• Participate in project evaluation sessions and apply lessons learned to future projects.
• Serve as the liaison between the client’s project team and Subsurface’s operations and management team.
• Ensure timely and regular attendance.
• Travel during the day and occasional overnight travel as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of employment.

Required

What You Must Bring 5+ years of Heavy Civil Construction or Geotechnical Construction experience. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. Strong project management experience. Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, and Word. Ability to manage contract responsibilities, project schedules, cost controls, quality expectations, and customer communication.

Strong communication, organization, follow-through, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively with clients, engineers, general contractors, owners, superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams. Day travel and occasional overnight travel required. Preferred Project management experience in general construction, drilling, anchors, micropiles, earth retention, grouting, and excavation.

Experience using Bluebeam, Procore & autoCAD. Why SubsurfaceWe Provide 100% employer-paid health insurance. 9 paid holidays. 401K matching. Quarterly company performance bonus. Opportunities for continued development. A family-oriented work culture grounded in faith, respect, and integrity.