Senior Project Manager

Balfour-Beatty; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty in Charlotte is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large, complex construction programs, providing strategic oversight and mentoring project teams. The role focuses on delivering on time, within budget, and to client expectations.

The successful candidate will drive financial performance, client satisfaction, and safety excellence while coordinating business development, risk management, scheduling, procurement, and stakeholder communication across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CM, CE, architecture or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in commercial construction PM; proven success leading large/complex projects.
• Strong business acumen, financial management, and risk assessment skills.
• Experience mentoring multiple project teams.
• Proficiency with PM software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or Sage 300 CRE.

Responsibilities

• Strategic project oversight of large or multiple projects; align with financial goals and standards.
• Develop and maintain client relationships; support new business pursuits and presentations.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, cash flow, owner requisitions, change orders, and subcontractor contracts for fiscal control.
• Direct project schedules, time‑impact analyses, and risk assessments with Project Executive and Superintendent.
• Mentor and coach Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Engineers; provide performance feedback.
• Manage procurement, subcontractor buyout, and contract negotiations for cost effectiveness.
• Drive quality and safety programs; ensure Zero Harm compliance and operational standards.
• Chair stakeholder meetings; facilitate conflict resolution and communicate strategy to leadership.
• Oversee turnover, client satisfaction evaluations, and lessons‑learned reviews for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Risk assessment

Mentoring

Client relations

Project scheduling

Strategic planning

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 Senior Project Manager for its large projects in Charlotte. 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 or major assignments, ensuring financial performance, client satisfaction, and alignment with company goals.

The Senior Project Manager provides leadership in business development, risk management, and team development while maintaining Balfour Beatty’s focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence. This position represents the company with clients, design partners, and community stakeholders and plays a critical role in supporting Balfour Beatty’s Zero Harm® culture and long‑term success in the Carolinas region.

Essential Functions

• Strategic Project Oversight: Lead large or multiple projects concurrently, ensuring alignment with company financial goals, client expectations, and operational standards.
• Client & Business Development: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, design professionals, and trade partners; support new business pursuits and presentations.
• Financial Leadership: Oversee budgets, forecasts, and cash flow; review and approve owner requisitions, change orders, and subcontractor contracts to ensure fiscal control.
• Scheduling & Risk Management: Direct project schedules, time‑impact analyses, and risk assessments in collaboration with the Project Executive and Superintendent.
• Team Development: Mentor and coach Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Engineers; provide performance feedback and support professional growth.
• Contract & Procurement Oversight: Manage strategic purchasing, subcontractor buyout, and contract negotiations to ensure compliance and cost effectiveness.
• Quality & Safety Excellence: Drive implementation of quality control and safety programs, ensuring adherence to Balfour Beatty’s Zero Harm® and operational standards.
• Leadership & Communication: Chair key stakeholder meetings, facilitate conflict resolution, and communicate project strategy across teams and executive leadership.
• Closeout & Continuous Improvement: Oversee project turnover, client satisfaction evaluations, and lessons‑learned reviews to support continuous process improvement.

Minimum Requirements

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

Preferred Experience

• Experience leading business development efforts and client presentations.
• Background in managing multiple concurrent projects across varied sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to influence organizational strategy and project outcomes.