Balfour Beatty
Assistant Project Manager - Special Projects Group
Joining Balfour Beatty as an Assistant Project Manager in our Atlanta Special Projects Group you will play a key role in supporting the management of day-to-day project operations, coordinating with internal teams and external partners, ensuring the success of our Safety/Zero Harm culture and ensuring that critical project documentation and communication flow is maintained.
You will have a significant runway for continued development, learning and career growth as well as exposure to a wide range of complex high-value marquee projects.
Essential Functions
- Collaborates with scheduling, superintendent, subcontractors, and suppliers to create a construction schedule.
- Develop an organizational and responsibilities matrix at the start of each project and determine the resources needed for the project (e.g., people, tools, equipment, materials, internal and external services).
- Review 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.
- Coordinate and deliver all requirements for subcontractors and suppliers to meet project schedules.
- Responsible for project administration and daily operations. Prepares and maintains the project schedule, milestone dates, and close-out checklist. Reviews with project staff each quarter and assigns responsibilities, execution, and follow-up plans.
- Ensures that project site and company assets are secure and maintains a safe and respectful working environment at all times by implementing programs for safety and loss prevention, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), risk management, training, and quality control. Implements and facilitates project specific SAP.
- Develops and completes monthly Projected Final Cost Report (PFR) and Labor Cost Report (LCR) projections on time.
- Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
What you will need
- Minimum 2+ years of experience managing complex interior renovation, or adaptive reuse projects in commercial or institutional settings.
- Proven experience leading small ground to medium ground up commercial construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of building systems (MEP), finishes, and sequencing of renovation work.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Proven experience with project manager software (Constructware, P6, Timberline, etc.).
What you will get
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).
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Phone: (214) 468-4700
Email:BBTalent@balfourbeattyus.com
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Freqently Asked Questions
In commercial construction, an assistant project manager typically advances by gaining expertise in managing subcontractors, scheduling, and budget tracking. Hands-on experience with renovation sequencing and building systems deepens leadership skills, opening paths to full project management positions and specialized roles in adaptive reuse projects.
Project assistants often focus on administrative support like document control, while project coordinator assistants engage more with scheduling and resource allocation. In construction, the coordinator assistant usually handles close collaboration with subcontractors and suppliers, bridging communication gaps to keep projects on track.
Daily tasks include coordinating with superintendents, scheduling subcontractors, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Given Peachtree Corners' growing commercial market, managing local regulations and maintaining solid relationships with suppliers is vital, alongside routine updates of project milestones and cost tracking.
Certifications like OSHA safety training and PMP can enhance job prospects in Atlanta's construction sector. Strong skills in construction software such as Primavera P6 or Timberline, combined with knowledge of local building codes and project scheduling, are highly valued for assistant project managers.
Balfour Beatty emphasizes zero harm safety culture and offers exposure to high-value, complex projects. Their assistant project managers benefit from structured development programs, leadership growth, and access to cutting-edge project management tools, setting them apart within the construction industry.
At Balfour Beatty, assistant project managers engage deeply in project administration and safety protocols, supported by a collaborative culture focused on innovation. The blend of heavy civil and vertical construction projects provides a diverse portfolio experience not always available in other companies.
Assistant project managers in Peachtree Corners typically earn between $65,000 and $85,000 annually, influenced by experience and project complexity. This range reflects competitive compensation aligned with the region’s cost of living and the commercial construction market demand.
This role is integral to upholding Balfour Beatty's zero harm philosophy by implementing safety training, risk management, and loss prevention measures. Assistant project managers coordinate with teams to maintain secure sites, ensuring compliance with safety standards on all projects.
Career progression often leads to project manager roles, with increased responsibility over budgeting, scheduling, and client relations. Gaining mastery in construction management software and leadership experience on diverse projects accelerates advancement opportunities.
The Peachtree Corners area is experiencing steady growth in commercial construction, increasing demand for assistant project managers. While competition exists, candidates with experience in renovation sequencing and solid communication skills find favorable hiring conditions.
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