Balfour Beatty US

Assistant Project Manager

Balfour Beatty US$90K — $115K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree is required.
  • 5+ years of construction-related experience in roles like Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager.
  • At least one year of direct supervisory experience.
  • Proficiency with project management software such as Constructware, P6, or Timberline.
  • Experience in cost projection, financial analysis, budget reviews, and labor reporting.
  • Familiarity with JD Edwards or similar construction applications.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct project financial analysis to support budgeting and profitability.
  • Coordinate preconstruction activities to align project planning.
  • Develop and manage project schedules to ensure timely progress.
  • Administer project operations, including contract administration and close-out tasks.
  • Promote strong customer and community relations throughout project lifecycles.
  • Foster a positive culture through leadership and employee development initiatives.

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
  • Paid Volunteer time
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Referral Bonus
Full Job Description
Become Part of Our Team

As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:

  • 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
  • Paid Volunteer time
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Referral Bonus

In Sacramento, CA Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager. This role is responsible for assisting the Project Manager in managing all administrative and technical requirements for construction projects. Assists in all activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, project financials set-up and updates, and schedule to ensure projects are completed in a quality, profitable, safe, sustainable, and timely manner. Maintain constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer needs and expectations by supporting the Project Manager in all aspects of assigned projects.

Essential Functions

  • Project Financial Analysis
  • Preconstruction Coordination
  • Project Scheduling
  • Project Administration, Operations, and Close-out
  • Promote Customer and Community Relations
  • Foster Positive Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • At least 5 years of previous construction office or field commercial experience in a Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, or Assistant Project Manager role.
  • 1-year or more of direct supervisory experience.
  • Experience with project manager software (Constructware, P6, Timberline, etc.).
  • Experience with cost projection, financial analysis, budget reviews, labor reports.
  • Experience with JD Edwards or similar construction application(s).

Preferred Experience

  • Local candidate preferred, but not required.
  • Food Service experience is a plus
  • Commissioning Coordinator experience
  • Experience in Change Orders Drafting/Negotiating
  • Knows how to drive material procurement as it relates to schedule
  • Can read a look ahead and CPM schedule
  • Capable of facilitating meetings
  • Experience in reviewing sub-billings
  • DSA Experience or Airport experience

The base compensation range for the role of Assistant Project Managerin Sacramento, CA posted above is $90,000 to $115,000 annually.

About us

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).

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.

Accessibility:If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at:

Phone: (214) 468-4700

Email:[email protected]

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About Balfour Beatty US

Balfour Beatty US is a construction and engineering company that provides a wide range of services to clients in the United States. The company is a subsidiary of Balfour Beatty plc, a UK-based construction and infrastructure company. Balfour Beatty US offers services in a variety of sectors, including commercial, healthcare, education, and transportation. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and has offices throughout the United States. Balfour Beatty US is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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