Assistant Project Manager

About the role

Balfour Beatty is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our Charlotte team within the Carolinas Division. This role offers an opportunity to develop strong client relationships and refine leadership and business skills while upholding Balfour Beatty's Zero Harm® safety culture and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of progressive experience in commercial construction project management.
• A 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Project management software proficiency (Procore, Primavera P6, Sage 300 CRE, or similar).
• Leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Strong client relationship and negotiation skills.
• Experience with project scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration.

Benefits

Balfour Beatty offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, a Health Savings Account, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, tuition assistance, and an Employee Referral Bonus.