Lead Project Manager – Commercial Construction

Colonial Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a Project Manager in Charlotte to lead and deliver large commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and hands-on management of budgets, schedules, and subcontractor coordination on site. You will work with design partners and ourZero Harm safety culture to ensure high-quality project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 6–8 years of progressive experience in commercial construction project management.
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling software (Procore, Primavera P6, Sage 300 CRE, or similar).
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Manage all aspects of assigned projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting.
• Client Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, design partners, and stakeholders to maintain strong relationships and ensure project satisfaction.
• Financial Management: Develop and maintain project budgets, financial reports, and revenue projections; review and approve subcontractor pay applications and change orders.
• Preconstruction & Planning: Provide constructability input, coordinate project logistics, and develop staffing and resource plans.
• Scheduling: Lead project scheduling in collaboration with the Superintendent, develop baselines in Primavera P6, and oversee regular updates and pull-planning sessions.
• Procurement & Contracting: Manage subcontractor buyout, contract negotiations, and material purchasing to ensure cost control and timely delivery.
• Safety & Quality: Promote and enforce Zero Harm safety culture and lead quality control programs.
• Communication & Reporting: Chair Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings, lead coordination sessions, and provide regular progress updates to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Closeout: Direct project turnover and closeout documentation, ensuring all financial, safety, and quality obligations are met.

Job description

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a Project Manager in Charlotte to lead and deliver large commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and hands-on management of budgets, schedules, and subcontractor coordination on site. You will work with design partners and ourZero Harm safety culture to ensure high-quality project outcomes.