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Balfour Beatty US · 4 days ago

Assistant Project Manager

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Balfour Beatty is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our Charlotte team within the Carolinas Division. This role builds on experience gained as a Senior Project Engineer, offering greater responsibility in financial management, scheduling, subcontractor relations, and leadership of project teams.

Construction

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist in identifying project requirements, managing bid package development, and supporting constructability reviews

Coordinate project mobilization and demobilization activities

Support the creation and maintenance of project budgets, financial reports, and revenue projections

Manage change orders, subcontractor payments, and cost tracking to ensure financial accuracy

Lead pull planning sessions with the Superintendent, assist in schedule development and time impact analyses, and ensure progress aligns with critical milestones

Manage procurement of materials, supplies, and equipment

Oversee subcontractor scopes, contracts, and performance standards to ensure compliance with project requirements

Lead the development of the project quality control program and ensure compliance with specifications and contract documents

Incorporate safety requirements into subcontract scopes, lead safety orientations, and promote adherence to Balfour Beatty’s Zero Harm® principles

Prepare monthly owner narratives, coordinate Owner, Architect, Contractor (OAC) meetings, and ensure timely communication between project stakeholders

Manage project closeout documentation, including certificates of occupancy, warranties, and final financial reconciliation

Support the Project Engineer team through turnover and client transition

Qualification

Financial ManagementSchedulingContract AdministrationProject ManagementProject Management SoftwareClient Relationship SkillsLeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsNegotiation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field

4–6 years of progressive experience in commercial construction project management

Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration

Proficiency with project management software (Procore, Primavera P6, Sage 300 CRE, or similar)

Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred

Experience overseeing Project Engineers and Interns

Proven ability to lead project meetings and manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Strong client relationship and negotiation skills

Demonstrated experience managing small to mid-size commercial projects

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)

401(k) with company match

Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Time

Paid Personal and Volunteer Days

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

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.

Founded in 2004

Dallas, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.balfourbeattyus.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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