Project Manager

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

Summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking aProject Manager in Charlotte for upcoming large projects. The ideal candidate will be a results-driven construction professional with strong communication and leadership skills, capable of managing all phases of commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

As a Project Manager, you’ll lead a collaborative project team, overseeing budgets, schedules, contracts, and client relationships to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project delivery. You’ll work closely with the Superintendent, Project Executive, and design partners to plan, execute, and deliver projects that align with Balfour Beatty’s standards of excellence and ourZero Harm®safety culture.

Essential Functions

• 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 Balfour Beatty’sZero Harm®safety culture and lead quality control programs to maintain high construction standards.
• 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.

Minimum Requirements

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

Preferred Experience

• Experience managing complex or large-scale commercial projects.
• Demonstrated success building client relationships and leading diverse teams.
• Experience in business development or early-stage project pursuits.