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Senior Project Manager
Balfour Beatty
Location : Fair Oaks, CA, 95628
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
Senior Project Managers in construction oversee large-scale commercial projects, often exceeding $50 million, requiring deep expertise in contract administration, scheduling, and financial analysis. Their leadership spans supervising teams, ensuring safety compliance, and managing client relations, setting them apart from general project management roles.
Experienced Senior Project Managers often advance to executive roles such as Senior Director of Project Management or specialize further as Senior Capital Project Managers. Some transition into consultancy or executive leadership positions, leveraging their extensive experience in commercial construction management and team leadership.
In Fair Oaks, CA, certifications like the Design-Build Professional (DBIA) and familiarity with DSA compliance are prized. Proficiency with construction software like P6, Constructware, and JD Edwards enhances competitiveness, alongside strong skills in project financials and leadership within commercial construction environments.
Balfour Beatty emphasizes a safety-first culture with its zero harm® philosophy, promoting innovation and lean processes. The Senior Project Manager role here integrates advanced project financial analysis with a strong customer-centric focus, backed by comprehensive benefits and opportunities for leadership development.
The company offers benefits such as tuition assistance, paid volunteer time, and flexible spending accounts. Leadership development is fostered through a positive culture, with access to cutting-edge construction tools and mentorship, ensuring managers grow alongside the company’s commitment to safety and excellence.
Senior Project Managers in Fair Oaks employed by firms like Balfour Beatty typically earn between $160,000 and $200,000 annually. This range reflects the high responsibility level, extensive experience requirement, and competitive market demand for skilled leaders in commercial construction management.
The Sacramento and Fair Oaks area show strong demand for seasoned Senior Project Managers, driven by ongoing commercial developments. Candidates with over 15 years of experience and specialized construction certifications find a competitive edge, although the market remains selective due to the complexity of large-scale projects.
Fair Oaks offers relatively accessible commutes compared to larger metro areas, but traffic during peak hours can affect project site visits. Proximity to Sacramento’s urban center provides options, yet candidates should plan for occasional travel to regional job sites, balancing commute times with onsite management duties.
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