Asst Project Manager - SPG

Socket.dev; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Construction in Orange County, CA seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager with administrative and technical tasks for construction projects. You will handle contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, and schedule updates to ensure safe, on-time, and profitable project delivery.

The role emphasizes cost control, CPM scheduling, and proactive communication with customers and stakeholders.

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 manager software (Constructware, P6, Timberline, etc.).
• Experience with cost projection, financial analysis, budget reviews, labor reports.
• Experience with JD Edwards or similar construction application(s).

Responsibilities

• Oversee project financials, cost control, and budgeting.
• Coordinate preconstruction activities and procurement.
• Develop and manage project schedules and CPM look-ahead.
• Administer project scope, contracting, and close-out activities.
• Maintain strong customer and community relations.
• Support leadership development and team culture.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Team leadership

Construction software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Constructware

P6 (Primavera)

Timberline

JD Edwards

Job description

Summary

For our Orange County office Ca 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

• Project FinancialAnalysis
• PreconstructionCoordination
• Project Scheduling
• Project Administration, Operations, and Close-out
• Promote Customer and Community Relations
• Foster Positive Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

Minimum Requirements

• 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.
• Theme Park or healthcare is a plus
• Commissioning Coordinator experience
• 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 Managerin Southern 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.