Balfour Beatty US

Project Manager

Balfour Beatty US$80K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
  • 5 years of project management experience
  • 3 years of direct supervisory experience
  • Proficient in project management software (e.g., Procore, P6, Timberline)
  • Experience in cost projection and financial analysis

Responsibilities

  • Manage project financials including budget creation and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development
  • Collaborate with preconstruction teams for budget estimates and costs
  • Oversee subcontracting processes and scope of work
  • Develop a project schedule in partnership with team members
  • Maintain project administration and daily operations
  • Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
  • Establish and nurture relationships with suppliers for efficient project execution

Benefits

  • No overnight travel required, focusing on local projects
  • Opportunity for leadership development
  • Collaborative work environment with diverse teams
  • Commitment to safety and risk management
  • Participation in Minority Business Entity (MBE) initiatives
Full Job Description
Summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Project Manager to join our team in Dallas, TX. This individual will work on construction projects within the DFW market. Projects are typically local with no overnight travel.

Essential Functions
  • Project Financials
  • Creates and manages project's budget and coordinates the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development.
  • Knows and understands the requirements of owner's contract, including bonds, fees, notifications, schedules, reporting, and costs.
  • Develops and completes monthly Projected Final Cost Report (PFR) and Labor Cost Report (LCR) projections on time.
  • Creates Project Incentive Compensation Plan within 30 days of GMP acceptance.
  • Preconstruction Coordination
  • Collaborates with Preconstruction to prepare, review, and monitor information and reports related to all costs involved in developing the project's budget.
  • Takes ownership of process of determining the quantity of budget estimates/deliverables to client.
  • Manages the subcontracting process, which includes holding initial scope review meetings, finalizing agreed price, developing subcontract scope of work, managing the subcontract, final execution process and the implementation of Zero Harm in Preconstruction.
  • Develops plan, complies with, and reports on Minority Business Entity (MBE) requirements for the project, as required.
  • Develops Mission Alignment Plan with the client and administers it.
  • Project Scheduling
  • Collaborates with scheduling, superintendent, subcontractors, and suppliers to create a construction schedule.
  • Develops an organizational and responsibilities matrix at the start of each project and determines the resources needed for the project (e.g., people, tools, equipment, materials, internal and external services). Partners with Loss Prevention Professionals assigned to the jobsite.
  • Reviews the contract documents with all project participants (e.g., customers, employees, subcontractors, suppliers, government regulators, utilities) to ensure work is completed on time and within budget.
  • Coordinates and delivers all requirements for subcontractors and suppliers to meet project schedules.
  • Project Administration, Operations, and Close-out
  • Responsible for project administration and daily operations. Prepares and maintains the project schedule, milestone dates, and close-out checklist. Reviews with project staff each quarter and assigns responsibilities, execution, and follow-up plans.
  • Establishes relationships and communication tools as needed with suppliers and other key people to verify all materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and personnel are obtained and/or delivered when necessary. Ensures that all understand performance standards and expectations.
  • Ensures that project site and company assets are secure and maintains a safe and respectful working environment at all times by implementing programs for safety and loss prevention, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), risk management, training, and quality control.


Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
  • 5 years of experience in project management
  • 3 years of direct supervisory experience
  • Experience with project manager software (Procore, P6, Timberline, etc.)
  • Experience with cost projection, financial analysis, budget reviews, labor reports
  • Experience with JD Edwards or similar construction application(s)


Experience and Knowledge
  • Demonstrates leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, solve problems, and motivate others, while maintaining effective relationships with customers by meeting or exceeding their requirements and expectations.
  • Supervises and develops direct reports while prioritizing and delegating significant responsibilities to others.
  • Manages essential functions effectively by consistently driving for quality, profitable, safe, and timely results on the assigned project.
  • Demonstrates solid presentation skills and verbal/written skills.
  • Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office).

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.
Learn more about Balfour Beatty US
Size
26,000 employees
Industry
NASDAQ

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