Project Manager

Balfour Beatty US; Pleasanton (CA); Remote; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Manager, where you will lead innovative infrastructure projects in Northern California. This role involves planning, coordinating, and managing diverse projects, ensuring they meet the highest quality standards. You will work closely with clients and stakeholders, overseeing budgets and schedules while implementing quality control measures. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for problem-solving. Embrace the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment that values safety and innovation.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management required.
• Proven experience in project engineering within infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate projects, ensuring optimal execution.
• Conduct regular site inspections and manage project budgets.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Technical Expertise

Quality Assurance

Compliance and Safety

Leadership

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Project Management Software

AutoCAD

Job description

Become Part of Our Team

As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance


• Health Savings Account


• 401(k) with company match


• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)


• Vacation Time


• Sick Time


• Holidays

Salary/Budget: $160K-$195K

This role will not be based out of a regional office, and can be remote to the Northern California region. They will be expected to travel to any given regional project at any time.

Position Summary:

As a project manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and managing projects for our organization. Your responsibilities will include developing and managing project budgets, creating detailed schedules and overseeing resource allocation to ensure optimal execution. You will conduct regular site inspections, review project plans and specifications, identify potential risks, implement proactive measures to mitigate them and verify that all the work is performed to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning and Coordination: Developing detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets. Coordinating with various stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies.


2. Design and Technical Oversight: Reviewing and approving engineering designs, ensuring they meet industry standards and project requirements. Providing technical guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle.


3. Quality Assurance: Implementing quality control measures to ensure that all work meets the required standards and specifications. Conducting regular inspections and audits.


4. Compliance and Safety: Ensuring that all project activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and safety standards. Conducting risk assessments and implementing safety protocols.


5. Resource Management: Managing project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials. Ensuring efficient utilization and allocation of resources.


6. Reporting and Documentation: Preparing and presenting regular progress reports to stakeholders. Maintaining comprehensive project documentation, including plans, specifications, and records of decisions and changes.


7. Problem Solving: Identifying and resolving technical issues and challenges that arise during the project. Implementing solutions to keep the project on track.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.


• Proven experience in project engineering within the infrastructure industry.


• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, construction methods, and industry standards.


• Proficiency in project management software and tools.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.


• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Competencies:

1. Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, construction methods, and industry standards. Proficiency in design and visualization software (e.g., AutoCAD).


2. Project Management: Strong skills in planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.


3. Quality Assurance: Ensuring all work meets the required standards and specifications. Implementing quality control measures and conducting regular inspections.


4. Compliance and Safety: Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and safety standards. Conducting risk assessments and implementing safety protocols.


5. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively interact with clients, contractors, and team members.


6. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to identify and resolve technical issues and challenges.


7. Leadership: Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams. Strong decision-making and leadership skills to motivate team members and resolve conflicts.


8. Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and environments. Ability to handle unexpected challenges and changes in project scope.


9. Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of project planning and execution. Ensuring accuracy and precision in designs and plans.


10. Time Management: Efficiently managing time and prioritizing tasks to meet project deadlines. Ability to work under pressure and handle tight schedules.


11. Union Relations: Experience working with unionized labor forces. Knowledge of union agreements, labor laws, and conflict resolution.

About us

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm, we are challenging the construction industry's assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation's largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

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