Field Operations Project Manager

Location

Brambleton, Loudoun County, Virginia, United States

Summary

The Field Operations Project Manager oversees field operations for residential, mixed-use, and commercial land development projects from preconstruction through completion. The role coordinates preconstruction meetings, site walks, inspections, utility coordination, and construction stakeout to verify project readiness and compliance with approved plans. It monitors site conditions and construction activities, coordinates field inspections, and works with builders, contractors, consultants, surveyors, and internal teams to resolve field issues, maintain quality, and support schedules and budgets.

The Project Manager conducts routine site inspections, documents deficiencies and daily project activities, reviews and approves contractor work tickets, reports progress, and escalates issues as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules, cost projections, budgets, and resource plans.
• Review contract documents, drawings, and specifications; ensure compliance with contract terms and company standards.
• Track and forecast labor, equipment, and material costs; review and approve subcontractor and vendor invoices.
• Manage change-order pricing, negotiation, and documentation.
• Monitor production, schedule adherence, and quality control.
• Coordinate inspections and facilitate resolution of deficiencies.
• Support field teams with project coordination and problem-solving.
• Ensure materials and equipment are delivered on schedule.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, VDOT (where applicable), and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Identify and mitigate risks; maintain documentation for claims avoidance and dispute resolution; support safety and incident reviews.
• Respond to concerns from owners, residents, tenants, builders, agencies, and association representatives.
• Facilitate initial bond-release inspections and manage punch-list completion.
• Ensure final inspections, as-builts, project documentation, and closeout reporting are completed.

Work Hours and Location

Full-time, on-site work. Construction operations may require availability as early as 6:00–6:30 a.m. for morning safety and scheduling meetings and daily crew coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Construction, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, with 5+ years of experience managing commercial, residential, and mixed-use land development.
• Deep understanding of the land development lifecycle, construction contracts, budgeting, and scheduling; ability to read and interpret complex construction plans and drawings.
• Proficiency with construction management tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, or Primavera.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Primarily on-site work in active construction environments, including walking uneven terrain, climbing stairs or ladders, and working in various weather conditions. Required PPE includes hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and high-visibility vests. Occasional bending, kneeling, and lifting or carrying light to moderate loads (up to 20–30 lbs) are required.

Soave Enterprises LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a safe, respectful, drug-free workplace. Compensation is based on market research; final offers depend on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.