Senior Project Manager (Heavy Civils)

Balfour Beatty plc; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Holidays

Job summary

A leading construction firm in California is seeking a Heavy Civil Project Manager to oversee complex projects from proposal to completion. This role involves managing operational assessments, leading construction strategies, and ensuring project success through strong collaboration with teams. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in heavy civil construction project management and a relevant degree. Join us to drive innovation in infrastructure projects and work in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in Heavy Civil construction project management.
• Experience in successful alternative delivery projects preferred.
• Ability to manage subcontractor engagement and prequalification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from pursuit proposal stage to construction completion.
• Lead operational assessments and construction execution strategies.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with scheduling and procurement strategies.

Skills

Heavy Civil construction project management

Constructability analysis

Risk assessment

Technical proposal development

Collaboration with design teams

Scheduling tools knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Salary/Budget: $190K-$225K

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays

Overview

The Heavy Civil Project Manager (PM) plays a dual role in Balfour Beatty by overseeing projects from the pursuit proposal stage through construction completion. The ideal candidate will manage alternative delivery projects (CMAR, CMGC, Progressive DB, Design-Build) by leading operational assessments, technical development, and constructability strategies during the pursuit and preconstruction phases, then transitioning into project execution during construction.

Key Responsibilities

Pursuit Phase – Alternative Delivery & Technical Leadership

• Serve as Operations Lead for alternative delivery pursuits (CMAR, CMGC, Progressive DB, DB), leading the operational assessment of project feasibility, risks, and execution strategy.
• Work with the Strategic Pursuit Lead, Estimating, and Proposal/Marketing to develop constructability narratives, technical approaches, and execution plans for proposals.
• Lead or co-lead risk workshops, construction phasing discussions, execution strategy meetings, and alternative technical concept (ATC) development.
• Identify and propose value engineering (VE) solutions, working with estimating and design teams to optimize scope, cost, and schedule.
• Engage with third-party designers, consultants, and technical specialists to align preconstruction strategies with project delivery needs.
• Coordinate with agencies, owners, and key stakeholders to clarify project expectations, risks, and potential early works opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with RFP requirements while integrating innovative solutions to enhance project competitiveness.

Preconstruction & Project Execution

• Lead the Heavy Civil project team with constructability reviews, site logistics planning, and work sequencing strategies during early project development.
• Support contract negotiations, ensuring that preconstruction assumptions align with execution realities.
• Collaborate with internal teams (procurement, legal, estimating, scheduling) to develop risk mitigation strategies, Guaranteed maximum Pricing and construction execution plans.
• Manage subcontractor engagement and prequalification, ensuring alignment with project scope and budget.

Project Management & Construction Oversight

• Where practical, transition into the PM role post-award, managing the project from construction start-up through completion.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including but not limited to scheduling and procurement strategies. Along with overseeing project budget and cost controls, subcontractor coordination, and compliance with companies “Zero Harm” safety and quality standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, design teams, and key stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Lead project teams, mentoring and developing junior engineers and field staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in Heavy Civil construction project management.
• Experience in execution of successful alternative delivery projects (CMAR, CMGC, Progressive DB, DB) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of constructability analysis, ATCs, VE, risk assessment, and construction phasing.
• Familiarity with contracting strategies, RFP processes, and technical proposal development.
• Ability to collaborate with estimating, proposal/marketing, and design teams to develop technical content.
• Experience leading or participating in risk workshops, execution strategy development, and stakeholder coordination.
• Proficiency in project management software, scheduling tools (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project), and estimating systems.

Why Join Balfour Beatty?

At Balfour Beatty, you’ll have the opportunity to shape project strategy from pursuit to execution, drive innovation in alternative delivery, and work on some of the most complex infrastructure projects in the industry. We offer a collaborative environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to industry-leading initiatives.

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.