Asst Project Manager - LA

Balfour Beatty US; El Segundo, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Construction in the Los Angeles area seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager in managing administrative and technical requirements for construction special projects.

You will assist with contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, project financials, setup and updates, and scheduling to ensure quality, profitable, safe, sustainable, and timely completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5+ years of construction office or field experience in a Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, or Assistant Project Manager role.
• 1+ year of direct supervisory experience.
• Experience with project management software: Constructware, P6, Timberline, etc.
• Experience with cost projection, financial analysis, budget reviews, labor reports.
• Experience with JD Edwards or similar construction applications.

Responsibilities

• Preconstruction coordination.
• Project scheduling and administration, operations, and close-out.
• Promote customer and community relations.
• Foster positive culture, leadership and employee development.

Skills

Project scheduling

Contract administration

Team supervision

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Constructware

P6

Timberline

JD Edwards

Job description

Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Summary

Our Los Angeles area office for Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager. This role is responsible for assisting the Project Manager in managing all administrative and technical requirements for construction special projects. Assists in all activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, project financials, set-up and updates, and schedule to ensure projects are completed in a quality, profitable, safe, sustainable, and timely manner. Maintain constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer needs and expectations by supporting the Project Manager in all aspects of assigned projects.

Essential Functions

• PreconstructionCoordination
• Project Scheduling
• Project Administration, Operations, and Close-out
• Promote Customer and Community Relations
• Foster Positive Culture, Leadership and Employee Development
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• At least 5 years of previous construction office or field commercial experience in a Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, or Assistant Project Manager role.
• 1-year or more of direct supervisory experience.
• Experience with project manager software (Constructware, P6, Timberline, etc.).
• Experience with cost projection, financialanalysis, budget reviews, labor reports.
• Experience with JD Edwards or similar construction application(s).

Preferred Experience

• Local candidates preferred but not required.
• DSA/ Public works experience is a plus
• Experience in Change Orders Drafting/Negotiating
• Knows how to drive material procurement as it relates to schedule
• Can read a look ahead and CPM schedule
• Capable of facilitating meetings
• Experience in reviewing sub-billings

The base compensation range for the role of Assistant Project Manager in El Segundo CA posted above is $105,000 to $125,000 annually.

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, incentive, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law and any applicable plan documents.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.