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Project Manager
Balfour Beatty
Location : Citrus Heights, CA, 95610
Job Type : Contractor
Salary : 120,000.00 - 160,000.00 USD / YEAR
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
Balfour Beatty
Project Manager
Salary:120,000.00 - 160,000.00 USD / YEAR
Summary
Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking a Project Manager in the Sacramento area. The Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a construction project. In this position, the incumbent directs and supervises activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, project financial projections, and schedule requirements to ensure projects are completed with quality, profitable, adhering to our Safety/Zero Harm culture.
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
- Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
- Ten years or more of commercial construction experience in project management.
- Five years or more of direct supervisory experience related to subcontractor management.
- 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).
PreferredRequirements
- DSA Project experience a plus.
- Local qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Current or previous Large Projects (Ground-Up) project experience, highly desired.
The base compensation range for the role of Project Manager
Become Part of Our Team
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.
Accessibility:
Phone: (214) 468-4700
Email:BBTalent@balfourbeattyus.com
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Freqently Asked Questions
Citrus Heights, part of the greater Sacramento area, has growing demand for project managers due to expanding infrastructure projects. Candidates with strong commercial construction experience and local certifications often find a competitive edge amid moderate hiring competition.
In California, certifications like OSHA safety training and DSA project experience are highly regarded for construction project managers. These credentials demonstrate compliance with state safety standards and enhance credibility when managing large-scale public projects.
Effective project managers excel at balancing budget forecasts, coordinating subcontractors, and optimizing schedules. Mastery of construction-specific software tools is crucial for steering projects toward profitable and timely completion.
Emphasize your expertise in contract administration, financial analysis, and team leadership. Experience with software like Constructware and JD Edwards can significantly boost your candidacy for construction project roles.
With solid project delivery and leadership, advancement into senior project management or executive roles is common. Many professionals progress toward overseeing larger portfolios or transition into specialized areas like development or engineering management.
Balfour Beatty emphasizes a zero harm® mindset, expecting project managers to champion safety protocols actively. This commitment ensures projects prioritize worker well-being alongside operational efficiency.
Yes, Balfour Beatty offers tuition assistance and fosters employee development opportunities. Project managers benefit from leadership training aligned with the company’s culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
The salary for this role typically ranges between $120,000 and $160,000 annually, reflecting the candidate’s experience level and the complexity of commercial construction projects managed in the Sacramento area.
Balfour Beatty integrates cutting-edge lean processes and zero harm® safety culture into project management, demanding a balance of innovation and risk mitigation. This approach distinguishes its project managers through a strong focus on both quality and safety.
Proficiency in project management applications such as Constructware, P6, Timberline, and JD Edwards is essential. These tools help in managing schedules, budgets, and procurement effectively across Balfour Beatty’s diverse projects.
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