Balfour Beatty
Mission Critical 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
Are you a seasoned construction professional with a passion for mission-critical environments? Balfour Beatty is seeking a Mission Critical Project Manager to lead complex data center construction projects in Northern Virginia, one of the fastest-growing tech corridors in the country. This is your opportunity to work on high-impact infrastructure that powers the digital world. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have deep MEP coordination experience, and are ready to lead cutting-edge builds, we want to hear from you.
Essential Functions
- Lead all aspects of MEP systems management including buyout, procurement, coordination, and commissioning.
- Approve and manage MEP and commissioning schedules, scopes of work, and subcontractor strategies.
- Oversee constructability reviews, BIM coordination, and quality control plans.
- Serve as the primary liaison with owners and commissioning agents to ensure project excellence.
- Drive project delivery, budget adherence, and schedule performance across all phases.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in construction, with a strong focus on MEP coordination and preconstruction.
- Proven success managing data center or mission-critical projects.
- Deep understanding of building codes, mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems, and commissioning processes.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with hyperscale or colocation data centers.
- Familiarity with BIM tools, commissioning software, and lean construction practices.
- PMP or similar certification is a plus.
Why Balfour Beatty?
- Work on high-profile, technically complex projects that shape the digital world.
- Join a company recognized for safety, sustainability, and innovation.
- Thrive in a culture that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous learning.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities.
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
Ashburn's booming tech corridor demands exceptional precision for mission critical project managers. The area's rapid growth requires balancing aggressive schedules with stringent MEP coordination, making local expertise in data center construction crucial for success in this competitive environment.
Coordinating MEP systems in Northern Virginia involves navigating complex regulatory standards and integrating cutting-edge commissioning protocols. Project managers must adeptly handle subcontractor strategies while maintaining tight quality controls to ensure infrastructure supports high-availability data centers.
Certifications like PMP and credentials in commissioning or BIM software significantly enhance credibility. In Ashburn’s tech-centric market, these qualifications demonstrate mastery over project delivery complexities and MEP coordination, boosting employability with firms like Balfour Beatty.
Daily duties center on overseeing MEP buyouts, coordinating commissioning schedules, conducting BIM reviews, and liaising with owners and agents. The role demands proactive problem-solving to maintain schedule adherence and budget controls in fast-moving data center projects.
Leadership at Balfour Beatty involves fostering collaboration across diverse teams, driving quality in complex builds, and navigating high-stakes decision-making. Strong negotiation and communication skills help ensure smooth coordination between contractors, clients, and commissioning agents.
Balfour Beatty promotes continuous learning through tuition assistance and invites employees to lead technically challenging projects. The culture emphasizes innovation, safety, and sustainability, providing a fertile environment for career advancement in mission-critical sectors.
Mission Critical Project Managers in Ashburn typically earn between $110,000 and $140,000 annually, reflecting the high demand for specialized MEP coordination expertise in data center construction. Compensation often includes comprehensive benefits, aligning with the region’s competitive job market.
Balfour Beatty provides access to landmark infrastructure projects embedded in digital innovation. Employees benefit from a strong emphasis on safety, lean construction practices, and a collaborative environment that prioritizes integrity and professional development.
The Ashburn area has a robust demand for skilled project managers due to rapid data center expansion. While competition is intense, candidates with deep MEP experience and commissioning know-how stand out, especially those familiar with hyperscale and colocation environments.
Aspiring managers should strengthen their BIM coordination, commissioning software proficiency, and lean construction methodologies. Understanding local building codes and enhancing communication with technical teams are vital to thriving amid Ashburn’s complex project requirements.
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