Senior Construction Project Leader - Large-Scale Builds

Balfour Beatty US; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life 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 Senior Project Manager for its Charlotte large projects. The ideal candidate will be a proven construction leader with extensive experience managing large, complex projects and mentoring project teams.

This role requires strategic oversight of multiple projects, ensuring financial performance, client satisfaction, and alignment with company goals. The Senior Project Manager will lead business development, risk management, and a culture of Zero Harm while guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in commercial construction project management.
• Strong business acumen, financial management, and risk assessment.
• Experience mentoring multiple project teams.
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling software (Procore, Primavera P6, Sage 300 CRE).

Responsibilities

• Lead large or multiple projects concurrently, ensuring alignment with company financial goals, client expectations, and operational standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, design professionals, and trade partners; support new business pursuits and presentations.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and cash flow; review and approve owner requisitions, change orders, and subcontractor contracts to ensure fiscal control.
• Direct project schedules, time-impact analyses, and risk assessments in collaboration with the Project Executive and Superintendent.
• Mentor and coach Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Engineers; provide performance feedback and support professional growth.
• Manage strategic purchasing, subcontractor buyout, and contract negotiations to ensure compliance and cost effectiveness.
• Drive implementation of quality control and safety programs, ensuring adherence to Zero Harm culture and standards.
• Chair key stakeholder meetings, facilitate conflict resolution, and communicate project strategy across teams.
• Oversee project turnover, client satisfaction evaluations, and lessons-learned reviews to support continuous process improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationships

Strategic planning

Financial oversight

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 seeking a Senior Project Manager for its Charlotte large projects. The ideal candidate will be a proven construction leader with extensive experience managing large, complex projects and mentoring project teams.

This role requires strategic oversight of multiple projects, ensuring financial performance, client satisfaction, and alignment with company goals. The Senior Project Manager will lead business development, risk management, and a culture of Zero Harm while guiding