Balfour Beatty US · 2 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager (Heavy Civil)
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $225K/yr
8+ years expBalfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting and construction management services. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee heavy civil projects from proposal to completion, ensuring project feasibility, risk management, and successful execution.
Construction
Hiring Manager
Andrew Griffin
Responsibilities
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
Minimum 8+ years of experience in Heavy Civil construction project management
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
Preferred
Experience in execution of successful alternative delivery projects (CMAR, CMGC, Progressive DB, DB)
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
Company
Balfour Beatty 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.
1001-5000 employees
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