Project Manager | Special Projects Group

Balfour Beatty US; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental/Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a Project Manager in Charlotte to lead the Special Projects Group. The role requires managing budgets, schedules, contracts, and client relationships across all phases of commercial construction.

You'll work closely with the Superintendent, Project Executive, and design partners to plan, execute, and deliver projects that meet Balfour Beatty’s standards of excellence and our Zero Harm safety culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–8 years of progressive experience in commercial construction PM.
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling software (Procore, Primavera P6, Sage 300 CRE).
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to manage budgets, schedules, contracts, and client relationships.
• Coordinate with Superintendent, Project Executive and design partners to deliver high-quality projects.
• Chair Owner‑Architect‑Contractor (OAC) meetings and provide regular progress updates.
• Develop baselines in Primavera P6 and oversee updates and pull-planning sessions.
• Control procurement, subcontractor buyout, and change orders to meet cost targets.
• Oversee closeout, turnover, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Project management

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Sage 300 CRE

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

Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:

• 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 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.

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.