Senior Project Manager

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. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way.

Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business. Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY). Our Benefits Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Health Savings Account 401(k) with company match Paid time off Tuition Assistance Employee Referral Bonus And more! Summary Balfour Beatty is seeking a Senior Project Manager to align with growth opportunities & active pursuits in the Tidewater area, looking for an SPM. Current market opportunities include Federal Projects and CM@Risk Higher Education projects. The ideal candidate will be a proven construction leader with extensive experience managing large, complex projects and mentoring project teams.

This role requires strategic oversight of multiple projects or major assignments, ensuring financial performance, client satisfaction, and alignment with company goals. The Senior Project Manager provides leadership in business development, risk management, and team development while maintaining Balfour Beatty’s focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence. This position represents the company with clients, design partners, and community stakeholders and plays a critical role in supporting Balfour Beatty’s Zero Harm® culture and long-term success.

Essential Functions Project Financial Responsibilities Creates and manages project’s budget and coordinates the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development. Knows and understands the requirements of owner’s contract, including bonds, fees, notifications, schedules, reporting, and costs. Develops and completes monthly Projected Final Cost Report (PFR) and Labor Cost Report (LCR) projections on time. Creates Project Incentive Compensation Plan within 30 days of GMP acceptance.

Preconstruction Services Collaborates with Preconstruction to prepare, review, and monitor information and reports related to all costs involved in developing the project’s budget. Takes ownership of process of determining the quantity of budget estimates/deliverables to client. Manages the subcontracting process, which includes holding initial scope review meetings, finalizing agreed price, developing subcontract scope of work, and managing the subcontract distribution and final execution process.

Develops plan, complies with, and reports on Minority Business Entity (MBE) requirements for the project, as required. Develops Mission Alignment Plan with the client and administers it. Project Start-up and Scheduling Collaborates with scheduling, superintendent, subcontractors, and suppliers to create a construction schedule. Develops an organizational and responsibilities matrix at the start of each project and determines the resources needed for the project (e.g., people, tools, equipment, materials, internal and external services).

Reviews the contract documents with all project participants (e.g., customers, employees, subcontractors, suppliers, government regulators, utilities) to ensure work is completed on time and within budget. Coordinates and delivers all requirements for subcontractors and suppliers to meet project schedules. Project Administration, Operations and Close-out Responsible for project administration and daily operations. Prepares and maintains the project schedule, milestone dates, and close-out…