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).
Accessibility:
Phone: (214) 468-4700
Email:BBTalent@balfourbeattyus.com
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Freqently Asked Questions
Mastering scheduling coordination, effective communication with subcontractors, and strong organizational abilities are key for Assistant Project Managers. Experience with project management tools and a deep understanding of building systems improve efficiency when overseeing complex renovations or ground-up commercial projects.
In commercial interior renovations, Assistant Project Managers must adeptly handle sequencing of finishes, coordinate multiple stakeholder schedules, and mitigate risks tied to adaptive reuse challenges, ensuring projects meet timelines and quality standards while adhering to safety protocols.
Starting as an Assistant Project Manager often leads to roles like Associate or Project Manager, with expanded leadership responsibilities. Gaining hands-on experience managing schedules, budgets, and subcontractor relations accelerates advancement, especially in companies valuing continuous learning like Balfour Beatty.
Fayetteville's expanding commercial development and infrastructure projects fuel steady demand for Assistant Project Managers. Local growth in institutional construction and renovation creates opportunities, especially for candidates with knowledge of regional building codes and strong project coordination skills.
Competition in Fayetteville for Assistant Project Manager roles is moderate, with employers prioritizing candidates who demonstrate expertise in managing complex projects and proficiency in construction software. Networking within local construction circles can enhance hiring prospects significantly.
Balfour Beatty offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and tuition assistance. These perks, combined with paid volunteer time and flexible spending accounts, contribute to a supportive work environment for Assistant Project Managers.
Yes, Balfour Beatty values proficiency in tools like Constructware, Primavera P6, and Timberline. Familiarity with these applications is crucial for tracking schedules, costs, and subcontractor deliverables, ensuring smooth project execution and adherence to company standards.
Assistant Project Managers in Fayetteville, GA typically earn between $65,000 and $85,000 annually, depending on experience and project complexity. This range reflects local market trends in commercial construction, balancing competitive pay with growth opportunities.
Balfour Beatty emphasizes a zero harm safety culture, making safety oversight a daily priority for Assistant Project Managers. They implement safety programs, ensure compliance with regulations, and foster respectful work environments, which are integral to project success and team well-being.
Special projects often involve high-value, complex builds requiring meticulous coordination among diverse teams and tight scheduling. Assistant Project Managers must navigate these complexities while maintaining communication flow, managing risk, and ensuring alignment with client expectations.
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