IT Project Manager

As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:

• 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
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus

Balfour Beatty is seeking an IT Project Manager to join our team in Dallas, TX. The IT Project Manager plays a critical role in planning, executing and delivering technology initiatives that support enterprise-wise operations. This position is responsible for leading cross-functional teams to implement IT systems and digital solutions aligned with strategic business goals. The IT Project manager ensures projects are completed on time, within scope and on budget while adhering to industry best practices and PMO (Project Management Office) stands.

This role involves coordinating with operations, corporate departments and external vendors to enable technology that enhances productivity, collaboration and project delivery. Strong communication, risk management and stakeholder engagement skills are essential to navigate complex initiatives in a fast-paced, multi-project setting.

• Develop project plans, timelines and milestones for small to medium-sized projects.
• Manage resources within allocated budget, often requiring guidance.
• Identify and mitigate risks at the project level with support from senior staff.
• Manage project budgets with some oversight, ensuring projects stay within financial limits.
• Ensure project milestones are met on time and within scope.
• Communicate project statuses to stakeholders, elevate issues when necessary.
• Engage with stakeholders primarily at the project level, ensuring their needs are met.
• Manage vendor relationships with some support, often for smaller contracts.
• Lead project teams, often requiring mentorship or support from senior management.
• Make project-level decisions, often deferring complex issues to senior management.
• Resolve conflict within project teams, sometimes requiring assistance.
• Possess solid understanding of relevant technologies, tools and methodologies.
• Implement process improvements within projects, focusing on efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure projects align with departmental or business unit objectives.
• Implement changes within projects focusing on continuous improvement.
• May mentor junior team members, focusing on project management skills.
• Handle special department projects as assigned.

• Build effective relationships with project teams, functional departments, customers, vendors, and user groups that reflect, and support company core values and meet or exceed the customer’s expectations.
• Actively participate in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image.

• Promote our Creed. Communicate our vision and purpose through Service, Talent and Choices.
• Serve as a role model and promote professional behavior.
• Participate in and support training programs and commit to the development of staff and of self.

Perform other related duties as needed.

• Work is completed in an office setting at the Corporate Service main office.
• Remote work options may be available.
• Periodic travel may be required.

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or university with 3-7 years direct work experience in a project management capacity.
• Advanced certifications such as PMP, CAPM, specialized IT management or equivalent professional training a plus.
• Strong familiarity with project management software.
• Competent and proficient understanding of platforms, such as JD Edwards,…