Summary
Balfour Beatty is seeking a Project Executive to join our Special Projects Group (SPG) team in Charlotte within the Carolinas Division. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned construction leader with a proven ability to manage multiple projects, mentor diverse teams, and strengthen long-term client relationships. This role requires strategic oversight of project operations from pursuit through closeout, ensuring financial success, client satisfaction, and adherence to Balfour Beatty's values and Zero Harm® safety culture.
As a Project Executive, you'll provide executive-level leadership across preconstruction, project delivery, and business development with direct accountability for profitability, client relationships, and team performance. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients, helping shape strategic solutions and reinforcing Balfour Beatty's commitment to innovation, quality, and integrity.
Essential Functions
- Business Development & Client Relations: Identify and pursue new opportunities, maintain strong client and design partner relationships, and lead proposal and presentation efforts for key pursuits.
- Strategic Leadership: Oversee multiple projects and teams simultaneously; manage staffing plans, labor forecasts, and project resources to align with company goals.
- Preconstruction Oversight: Lead the preconstruction process, review contract scopes, validate work packages, and contribute to subcontractor and supplier selection.
- Financial Performance: Evaluate project financial performance monthly, ensure accurate forecasting, oversee owner payments, and drive profitability across assigned projects.
- Operational Excellence: Supervise project operations from start-up through closeout, ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality standards are consistently achieved.
- Risk Management: Lead risk reviews using tools such as the Business Evaluation Tool (BET) and Risk Register; support proactive issue resolution and crisis management when necessary.
- Safety Leadership: Promote and monitor enforcement of project safety policies, participate in safety audits and investigations, and reinforce Zero Harm® expectations across teams.
- Talent Development: Mentor Project Managers and other team members; provide performance evaluations, coaching, and development opportunities that foster long-term career growth.
- Culture & Engagement: Create a positive, high-performing team environment focused on collaboration, accountability, and work-life balance.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
- 12+ years of progressive experience in commercial construction management, including large-scale or complex projects.
- Proven ability to lead multiple project teams, manage financial performance, and maintain client relationships.
- Strong understanding of contracts, risk management, and construction delivery methods.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
Preferred Experience
- Experience leading strategic client accounts or regional operations.
- Demonstrated success in business development and client retention.
- Background in managing diverse portfolios across market sectors.
