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Senior Project Manager
Balfour Beatty
Location : Rancho Cordova, CA, 95670
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
With over 15 years in commercial construction, a Senior Project Manager typically transitions from hands-on project tasks to strategic leadership, focusing on high-value projects exceeding $50M, contract management, and fostering client relationships, reflecting deep expertise in both technical and administrative aspects.
Mastering tools like Constructware, Primavera P6, and JD Edwards, alongside certifications related to DSA and design-build methodologies, is crucial in Rancho Cordova’s competitive construction scene to streamline project delivery and maintain compliance with regional standards.
Senior Project Managers in Rancho Cordova generally command between $160,000 and $200,000 annually, influenced by experience managing multi-million dollar commercial projects and expertise in progressive design-build methods.
At Balfour Beatty, Senior Project Managers are encouraged to cultivate leadership through fostering positive workplace culture, mentoring teams, and driving employee growth, aligning with the company’s commitment to innovation and safety excellence.
This role demands overseeing extensive contract administration, financial analysis, and schedule coordination, ensuring that projects valued at $50M+ meet strict timelines and quality benchmarks, reflecting Balfour Beatty’s emphasis on operational precision.
Sacramento's market shows increased demand for senior-level project managers skilled in design-build and DSA compliance, driven by infrastructure growth and public-sector contracts, making experienced candidates highly sought-after.
Rancho Cordova offers relatively accessible commutes compared to larger metro areas, promoting better work-life balance. The local culture values safety and innovation, encouraging project managers to integrate community relations into their operational approach.
Unlike junior or staff roles, Senior Project Managers lead complex projects with multifaceted budgets and teams, requiring advanced supervisory skills, strategic decision-making, and extensive construction knowledge, often influencing broader business development.
Balfour Beatty offers a robust benefits package and a commitment to zero harm® safety culture, attracting experienced managers who seek stability, career progression, and opportunities to engage in landmark public and private projects.
Navigating regional regulatory requirements such as DSA, coordinating with diverse subcontractors, and balancing community impact while adhering to aggressive schedules requires specialized expertise that Balfour Beatty’s Senior Project Managers must possess.
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