Summary
The Special Projects Group (SPG) is a specialized business unit within Balfour Beatty that delivers smaller-scale, high-impact construction projects with a focus on agility, quality, and client service. As our National SPG Program continues to grow, this is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding team and help drive its continued success.
Balfour Beatty is seeking a **Project Manager** in **Raleigh** to join the **National SPG Program** within the Carolinas Division. The ideal candidate will be a results-driven construction professional with strong communication and leadership skills, capable of managing all phases of commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
As a Project Manager, you'll lead a collaborative project team, overseeing budgets, schedules, contracts, and client relationships to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project delivery. You'll work closely with the Superintendent, Project Executive, and design partners to plan, execute, and deliver projects that align with Balfour Beatty's standards of excellence and our Zero Harm® safety culture
Essential Functions
- Project Leadership: Manage all aspects of assigned projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting.
- Client Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, design partners, and stakeholders to maintain strong relationships and ensure project satisfaction.
- Financial Management: Develop and maintain project budgets, financial reports, and revenue projections; review and approve subcontractor pay applications and change orders.
- Preconstruction & Planning: Provide constructability input, coordinate project logistics, and develop staffing and resource plans.
- Scheduling: Lead project scheduling in collaboration with the Superintendent, develop baselines in Primavera P6, and oversee regular updates and pull-planning sessions.
- Procurement & Contracting: Manage subcontractor buyouts, contract negotiations, and material purchasing to ensure cost control and timely delivery.
- Safety & Quality: Promote and enforce Balfour Beatty's Zero Harm® safety culture and lead quality control programs to maintain high construction standards.
- Communication & Reporting: Chair Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings, lead coordination sessions, and provide regular progress updates to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Closeout: Direct project turnover and closeout documentation, ensuring all financial, safety, and quality obligations are met.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
- 6-8 years of progressive experience in commercial construction project management.
- Proven ability to manage full project lifecycle from preconstruction through closeout.
- Proficiency with project management and scheduling software (Procore, Primavera P6, Sage 300 CRE, or similar).
- Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
Preferred Experience
- Experience managing complex or large-scale commercial projects.
- Demonstrated success building client relationships and leading diverse teams.
- Experience in business development or early-stage project pursuits.
