Field Operations - Project Manager

YK Solutions•Brambleton, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Operations - Project Manager oversees field operations for residential, mixed-use, and commercial land development projects from preconstruction through project completion. The role coordinates and participates in preconstruction meetings, lot walks, geotechnical and special inspections, utility coordination, and construction stakeout activities to verify project readiness and compliance with approved plans. It monitors site conditions throughout construction to ensure grading, infrastructure, utilities, and vertical development activities follow design documents, regulatory requirements, and project specifications. The position collaborates with builders, contractors, consultants, surveyors, and internal project teams to identify and resolve field issues, maintain site control and construction quality, and support project schedules and budgets. It conducts routine site inspections, documents progress and deficiencies, maintains daily field logs, and reviews and approves contractor daily work tickets. The role also manages project schedules, costs, budgets, resources, change orders, subcontractor and vendor invoices, safety and regulatory compliance, stakeholder concerns, inspections, punch lists, and project closeout documentation. This is a permanent, full-time, on-site position in Brambleton, Loudoun County, Virginia. Work hours are driven by construction operations, with availability required as early as 6:00–6:30 a.m. for morning safety and scheduling meetings and daily crew coordination. The role involves active field exposure, including walking uneven terrain and working in various weather conditions, with required use of personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Management, Construction, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience managing land development for commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects.
Deep understanding of the land development lifecycle, construction contracts, budgeting, and scheduling.
Ability to read and interpret complex construction plans and drawings.
Proficiency in construction management tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, or Primavera.
Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities, with a proven record of stakeholder collaboration.
Availability for construction-driven work hours, including as early as 6:00–6:30 a.m.
Ability to perform on-site work involving daily walking on uneven terrain, climbing stairs and ladders, and exposure to active construction environments and various weather conditions.
Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, and lift or carry light to moderate loads up to 20–30 lbs.
Required use of PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and high-visibility vests.

Responsibilities

Oversee field operations for residential, mixed-use, and commercial land development projects from preconstruction through completion.
Coordinate and participate in preconstruction meetings, lot walks, geotechnical and special inspections, utility coordination, and construction stakeout activities.
Monitor site conditions and verify that grading, infrastructure, utilities, and vertical development comply with design documents, regulations, and project specifications.
Collaborate with builders, contractors, consultants, surveyors, and internal teams to resolve field issues and support schedules, budgets, site control, and construction quality.
Conduct routine site inspections to monitor progress, verify completed work, document deficiencies, and facilitate timely issue resolution.
Maintain detailed daily field logs of project activities, weather, workforce, equipment, and significant events.
Review and approve contractor daily work tickets for consistency with work performed, project progress, contract requirements, and approved scopes.
Implement and manage project schedules, cost projections, budgets, and resource plans.
Review contract documents, drawings, and specifications; ensure understanding of project scope and 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 field inspections and resolution of deficiencies.
Support field teams with project coordination and problem-solving, and ensure materials and equipment are delivered according to schedule.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, VDOT when applicable, and local, state, and federal regulations.
Identify and mitigate project risks; maintain documentation for claims avoidance and dispute resolution.
Support the safety culture and participate in incident review processes.
Receive and facilitate timely responses to concerns raised by owners, residents, tenants, builders, agencies, and association representatives.
Facilitate initial bond release inspections and manage punch list completion.
Ensure final inspections, as-builts, and project documentation are completed, and report project closeout status.
Use required personal protective equipment while working in active construction environments.