Project Manager | Special Projects Group

Colonial Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Project Manager for the Special Projects Group (SPG). You will lead a project team through all phases from preconstruction to closeout, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will manage budgets, schedules, contracts, and client relationships, collaborating with the Superintendent, Project Executive, and design partners to uphold our standards and Zero Harm safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 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/scheduling software (Procore, Primavera P6, Sage 300 CRE or similar).
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, design partners, and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain budgets, financial reports, and change orders.
• Provide constructability input and staffing plans during preconstruction.
• Lead scheduling baselines and pull-planning with the team.
• Manage subcontractor buyout, contracts, and timely material delivery.
• Promote Zero Harm safety culture and ensure quality control.
• Chair OAC meetings and provide regular progress updates to clients and internal teams.
• Direct project turnover and closeout documentation.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relations

Budgeting

Scheduling

Preconstruction planning

Vendor management

Safety culture

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Sage 300 CRE

Job description

Summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Project Manager in Charlotte to join the Special Projects Group (SPG). 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 our Zero 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’s Zero 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.