Project Manager - Data Center

Balfour Beatty plc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Construction seeks a Project Manager with Mission Critical experience to join our Large Projects Group in Dallas, TX. The Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a construction project, overseeing contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, and schedule requirements while ensuring quality and Zero Harm safety.

Essential functions include developing budgets, GMP, and cost projections; coordinating with

Qualifications

• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in project management.
• 3 years of direct supervisory experience.
• Experience working on Mission Critical projects.
• Experience with project manager software (Procore, P6, etc.).
• Experience with cost projection, financial analysis, budget reviews, labor reports.
• Experience with JD Edwards or similar construction application(s).

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall direction, completion, and financial outcomes of projects.
• Manage contract administration, change orders, submittals, and procurement.
• Develop and monitor project budgets and schedules to ensure profitability.
• Coordinate with preconstruction and scheduling teams to meet client requirements.
• Lead safety programs and uphold Zero Harm culture on site.
• Foster relationships with customers, design teams, and suppliers.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Vendor/subcontractor management

Communication

Education

B.S. in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Procore

P6

JD Edwards

Job description

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).

Our Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• And more!

Summary

Balfour Beatty Construction seeks a Project Manager with Mission Critical experience to join our Large Projects Group in Dallas, TX. The Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a construction project. In this position, the incumbent directs and supervises activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, project financial projections and schedule requirements to ensure projects are completed in a quality, profitable manner while adhering to our Safety/Zero Harm culture.

Essential Functions

Project Financials

• Supports preconstruction team to create and manage project’s budget and coordinates the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development.
• Knows and understands the requirements of owner’s contract, including bonds, fees, notifications, schedules, reporting, and costs.
• Develops and completes monthly Projected Final Cost Report (PFR) and Labor Cost Report (LCR) projections on time.

Preconstruction Coordination

• Collaborates with Preconstruction to prepare, review, and monitor information and reports related to all costs involved in developing the project’s budget.
• Takes ownership of process of determining the quantity of budget estimates/deliverables to client.
• Manages the subcontracting process, which includes holding initial scope review meetings, finalizing agreed price, developing subcontract scope of work, managing the subcontract, final execution process and the implementation of Zero Harm in Preconstruction.
• Develops plan, complies with, and reports on Minority Business Entity (MBE) requirements for the project, as required.
• Develops Mission Alignment Plan with the client and administers it.

Project Scheduling

• Collaborates with scheduling, superintendent, subcontractors, and suppliers to create a construction schedule.
• Develops an organizational and responsibilities matrix at the start of each project and determines the resources needed for the project (e.g., people, tools, equipment, materials, internal and external services). Partners with Loss Prevention Professionals assigned to the jobsite.
• Reviews the contract documents with all project participants (e.g., customers, employees, subcontractors, suppliers, government regulators, utilities) to ensure work is completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinates and delivers all requirements for subcontractors and suppliers to meet project schedules.

Project Administration, Operations, and Close‑out

• Responsible for project administration and daily operations. Prepares and maintains the project schedule, milestone dates, and close‑out checklist. Reviews with project staff each quarter and assigns responsibilities, execution, and follow‑up plans.
• Establishes relationships and communication tools as needed with suppliers and other key people to verify all materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and personnel are obtained and/or delivered when necessary. Ensures that all understand performance standards and expectations.
• Ensures that project site and company assets are secure and maintains a safe and respectful working environment at all times by implementing programs for safety and loss prevention, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), risk management, training, and quality control.

Promote Customer and Community Relations

• Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
• Actively participates in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image.
• Makes presentations to proactively seek new business opportunities through relationships.

Foster Positive Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

• Promotes our Creed. Communicates our vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Choices.
• Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior.
• Participates in and support operations training programs and commits to the development of project staff and of self.

Perform other related duties as needed.

• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 5 years of experience in project management
• 3 years of direct supervisory experience
• Experience working on Mission Critical projects
• Experience with project manager software (Procore, P6, etc.)
• Experience with cost projection, financial analysis, budget reviews, labor reports
• Experience with JD Edwards or similar construction application(s)

Experience and Knowledge

• Demonstrates leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, solve problems, and motivate others, while maintaining effective relationships with customers by meeting or exceeding their requirements and expectations.
• Supervises and develops direct reports while prioritizing and delegating significant responsibilities to others.
• Manages essential functions effectively by consistently driving for quality, profitable, safe, and timely results on a data center project.
• Demonstrates solid presentation skills and verbal/written skills.
• Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office).
• Exhibits thorough understanding of MEP systems, standards, schedule expectations, commissioning, and network requirements of data center and mission critical projects.

Preferred Experience

• 5-10 years of Mission Critical experience.

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.