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Senior Project Manager
Balfour Beatty
Location : Dixon, CA, 95620
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 commercial construction oversee large-scale projects exceeding $50 million, combining leadership with deep technical expertise. They navigate complex contract administration, cost analysis, and scheduling to ensure safety and profitability, setting them apart from junior or mid-level project engineers or managers.
Advancement often moves toward senior director or executive project management roles. Building expertise in design-build and progressive design-build projects, along with leadership skills and financial acumen, opens opportunities for overseeing multiple projects or strategic organizational leadership within the construction sector.
Mastering project management software like Constructware and Primavera P6 is crucial. Additionally, familiarity with DSA regulations and strong financial oversight skills align well with California’s commercial construction demands, helping managers effectively handle complex, high-value projects.
Senior project managers at Balfour Beatty must balance rigorous safety standards under the Zero Harm® initiative with demanding project deadlines. The role involves proactive client engagement and fostering a positive team culture, making adaptability and leadership essential in this dynamic environment.
Candidates can anticipate a competitive salary between $160,000 and $200,000 annually, reflecting the seniority and complexity of managing multi-million dollar commercial construction projects in the Dixon and Sacramento region.
The company offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, tuition assistance, paid volunteer time, and flexible spending accounts. This package is designed to enhance employee well-being and professional growth within the construction industry.
Dixon’s growing infrastructure demands have increased openings for seasoned construction project leaders. Local employers seek candidates with extensive supervisory experience and proficiency in cost projection tools, highlighting a competitive but opportunity-rich market for senior project managers.
Traffic patterns and proximity to Sacramento influence daily commute times, with many professionals opting for flexible scheduling to navigate peak hours. Accessibility to major highways and public transit options can significantly affect work-life balance for project managers in this area.
Holding a bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering combined with over 15 years in commercial project management and seven years in supervision distinguishes candidates. Experience with JD Edwards and progressive design-build projects also elevates a manager’s profile locally.
At Balfour Beatty, senior project managers are deeply involved in fostering community relations and embedding safety culture through the Zero Harm® philosophy, alongside managing complex project financials and schedules, creating a distinctive blend of leadership and operational duties.
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