Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing construction projects involving deep excavation, soil disposal, secant and caisson installation, and Support of Excavation (SOE) systems. This role ensures that all activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, budget, and schedule. The Project Manager will lead project teams, oversee subcontractors, manage client relationships, and ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and work plans for excavation and SOE-related scopes.
• Cook up design reviews for excavation support systems including secant piles, caissons, walers, struts, and tiebacks.
• Prepare and review submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and change orders.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies related to ground conditions, sequencing, and logistics.
• Oversee daily field operations related to excavation, shoring, drilling, and soil removal.
• Ensure proper installation of secant pile walls, soldier piles, lagging, walers, rakers, struts, and caisson foundations.
• Verify compliance with project drawings, geotechnical/structural engineering requirements, and inspection reports.
• Monitor and coordinate heavy equipment operations (excavators, drilling rigs, cranes, haul trucks, etc.).
• Enforce site safety protocols in accordance with OSHA and company standards.
• Conduct safety meetings, toolbox talks, and risk assessments for excavation and drilling operations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations related to soil handling, groundwater, and site control.
• Coordinate procurement of materials such as steel, concrete, bracing systems, drilling consumables, and dewatering equipment.
• Manage subcontractor performance, productivity, and adherence to schedule.
• Review and approve subcontractor invoices and progress reports.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, engineers, inspectors, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide regular progress reports including schedule updates, cost tracking, and risk assessments.
• Lead coordination meetings with stakeholders including general contractors, engineers, and utility companies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in construction project management, with emphasis on excavation, SOE, and foundation work.
• Proven experience with secant piles, caissons, soldier pile and lagging systems, and steel bracing (walers, struts, rakers).
• Strong understanding of geotechnical principles, soil classifications, and site logistics.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, structural and geotechnical reports.
• Proficient with construction scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Experience with cost control, budgeting, and change order management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• OSHA 30 preferred.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Deep Foundation Institute (DFI) training or related certifications preferred.
• Engineering-in-Training (EIT) or PE license (plus) preferred.