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Senior Project Manager
Balfour Beatty
Location : West Sacramento, CA, 95691
Job Type : Contractor
Salary : 160,000.00 - 200,000.00 USD / YEAR
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
Balfour Beatty
Senior Project Manager
Salary:160,000.00 - 200,000.00 USD / YEAR
At Balfour Beatty Construction in Sacramento, we are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team. The Senior Project Manager is the senior on-site company representative responsible for managing all administrative and technical requirements. Supervises Project Managers’ activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, project financials set-up/updates, schedule to ensure projects are completed in a quality, profitable, safe, and timely manner. Maintains a relentless focus on meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations. Builds business with current customers by delivering on our promises and creates new business with potential customers in a proactive manner, promoting all of our construction services.
Essential Functions
- Project Financial Analysis
- Preconstruction Coordination
- Project Scheduling
- Project Administration, Operations, and Close-out
- Promote Customer and Community Relations
- Foster Positive Culture, Leadership and Employee Development
Minimum Requirements
- Lead projects of $50M or greater; Commercial Construction.
- DSA Experience
- Design Build, Progressive Design Build Experience
- B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
- Fifteen years or more of experience in commercial construction project management
- Seven years of direct supervisory experience
- Experience with project manager software (Constructware, P6, Timberline, etc.)
- Experience with cost projection, financial analysis, budget reviews, labor reports
- Experience with JD Edwards or similar construction application(s)
The base compensation range for the role of Senior 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
- Paid Volunteer time
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Referral Bonus
About 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. 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).
Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.
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Phone: (214) 468-4700
Email:BBTalent@balfourbeattyus.com
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Freqently Asked Questions
In West Sacramento, certifications like PMP, OSHA safety training, and DSA accreditation significantly enhance a Senior Project Manager’s prospects, especially within commercial construction. These validate expertise in project leadership, safety compliance, and regulatory standards that employers like Balfour Beatty highly value.
Managing projects over $50 million demands advanced skills in financial oversight, stakeholder communication, and risk mitigation. Senior Project Managers must coordinate complex teams while ensuring schedules and budgets align, reflecting the heightened responsibility expected in California’s competitive commercial construction market.
A Senior Project Manager excels at strategic decision-making, mentoring junior staff, and steering multi-disciplinary teams through intricate project phases. Unlike standard Project Managers, they must integrate client relations and enforce strict safety protocols, ensuring both profitability and quality in large-scale construction.
Balfour Beatty typically favors proficiency in platforms like Constructware, Primavera P6, and JD Edwards, enabling Senior Project Managers to efficiently handle scheduling, budget tracking, and contract administration tailored to complex commercial projects.
Balfour Beatty emphasizes fostering positive community relations, expecting Senior Project Managers to proactively communicate project impacts and benefits, reinforcing the company’s commitment to local stakeholders and enhancing its reputation within West Sacramento.
West Sacramento’s construction sector shows robust demand for Senior Project Managers, but candidates with over 15 years’ experience and design-build expertise face stiff competition. Specialized skills aligned with local codes and progressive project delivery models provide a distinct advantage.
Senior Project Managers at Balfour Beatty in West Sacramento can expect compensation between $160,000 and $200,000 annually, reflecting the role's seniority, extensive experience requirements, and the commercial construction industry's prevailing pay scales in California.
Balfour Beatty fosters leadership growth through mentorship programs, continuous technical training, and opportunities to manage increasingly complex projects, enabling Senior Project Managers to elevate their expertise and potentially transition into executive project management roles.
Balfour Beatty’s Senior Project Manager role uniquely combines rigorous safety standards with a strong emphasis on lean construction techniques and customer-centric project delivery, distinguishing it from competitors and promoting innovation in Sacramento’s construction landscape.
Handling large-scale projects in West Sacramento involves navigating stringent regulatory environments, managing diverse subcontractor teams, and maintaining tight schedules and budgets—all while ensuring safety and client satisfaction under pressure.
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