Balfour Beatty
Project Manager
The Role
Joining Balfour Beatty as a Project Manager in our Orlando team you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most unique projects in the country with some of the world’s best-known brands. You will be responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects assigned to you. You will direct and supervise 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
- 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 5-8 years of commercial construction experience, with specific experience working on large-scale part-part attractions or hospitality projects is highly desirable.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience developing and working within demanding client relationships, demonstrating excellent communication.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, with the ability to deliver the highest quality product and lead teams to do the same.
- 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).
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
Project managers in Winter Garden often rely on software like Constructware, Primavera P6, and Timberline to handle scheduling, budgeting, and subcontractor coordination efficiently. Mastery of these tools enables smoother project workflows and timely completion within commercial construction environments.
In construction, Project Managers must balance on-site coordination, contract administration, and safety protocols, unlike IT or software project managers who focus more on digital deliverables. This construction-centric role demands strong leadership over subcontractors and strict adherence to regulatory and quality standards.
Experienced Project Managers often advance to senior leadership roles such as Project Director, Construction Executive, or Operations Manager. Many leverage their expertise to specialize in areas like project development, risk management, or client relations within large firms across Florida.
Certifications like PMP (Project Management Professional), OSHA safety training, and LEED accreditation are highly regarded locally. These credentials demonstrate a commitment to industry standards and safety excellence, increasing competitiveness among Winter Garden employers.
At Balfour Beatty, Project Managers tackle high-profile projects with stringent zero-harm safety culture and lean construction practices. This environment demands adaptability to innovative methods and close collaboration with globally recognized clients, setting it apart from typical construction roles.
Balfour Beatty offers competitive benefits including paid volunteer time, tuition assistance, and flexible spending accounts. These perks, combined with leadership development programs, foster a supportive culture that values both personal wellbeing and career advancement.
Project Managers in Winter Garden typically earn between $85,000 and $115,000 annually, depending on experience and project scale. This aligns with regional demand for skilled professionals capable of managing large-scale hospitality and attraction developments.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational abilities are crucial. The role demands managing diverse teams, ensuring compliance, and fostering client satisfaction, setting apart top Project Managers who can harmonize technical expertise with interpersonal dynamics.
Yes, there's a growing preference for candidates familiar with hospitality and part-part attraction projects due to regional development focus. Such experience demonstrates readiness to handle complex, high-profile construction demands specific to this market.
Winter Garden's moderate cost of living allows employers to offer competitive salaries that balance affordability with talent attraction. Candidates often leverage this to negotiate benefits reflecting local market standards while ensuring quality of life.
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