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Assistant Project Manager
Balfour Beatty
Location : Davis, CA, 95616
Job Type : Contractor
Salary : $90,000 to $115,000 annually
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
Balfour Beatty
Assistant Project Manager
Salary:95,000.00 - 115,000.00 USD
Become Part of Our Team
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
In Sacramento, CA Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager. This role is responsible for assisting the Project Manager in managing all administrative and technical requirements for construction projects. Assists in all activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, project financials set-up and updates, and schedule to ensure projects are completed in a quality, profitable, safe, sustainable, and timely manner. Maintain constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer needs and expectations by supporting the Project Manager in all aspects of assigned projects.
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
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- At least 5 years of previous construction office or field commercial experience in a Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, or Assistant Project Manager role.
- 1-year or more 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).
Preferred Experience
- Local candidate preferred, but not required.
- Food Service experience is a plus
- Commissioning Coordinator experience
- Experience in Change Orders Drafting/Negotiating
- Knows how to drive material procurement as it relates to schedule
- Can read a look ahead and CPM schedule
- Capable of facilitating meetings
- Experience in reviewing sub-billings
- DSA Experience or Airport experience
The base compensation range for the role of Assistant Project Manager
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.
Become Part of Our Team
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.
Accessibility:
Phone: (214) 468-4700
Email:BBTalent@balfourbeattyus.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Freqently Asked Questions
Proficiency with tools like Constructware, Primavera P6, Timberline, or JD Edwards is highly valued. These platforms support project scheduling, cost management, and procurement processes, enabling smoother project execution within Balfour Beatty's construction projects in Davis, CA.
They analyze budgets, review labor reports, and assist with cost projections to maintain profitability. This role’s financial vigilance ensures projects align with fiscal goals, particularly important in commercial construction environments like those managed by Balfour Beatty.
Strong abilities in contract administration, change order negotiation, schedule interpretation (including CPM and look-ahead schedules), and local regulatory knowledge set candidates apart in Davis, where construction standards and community relations are key.
This position often serves as a stepping stone to Project Manager or Project Director roles, offering experience in leadership, team coordination, and comprehensive project oversight—critical skills that enhance upward mobility in construction management.
Familiarity with DSA (Division of the State Architect) certifications or airport construction regulations is advantageous locally, given Davis's regulatory environment and Balfour Beatty's project portfolio focusing on infrastructure compliance.
Davis's ongoing infrastructure projects and sustainable building initiatives have increased demand for skilled Assistant Project Managers who understand local building codes and environmental standards, creating a competitive yet opportunity-rich market.
Balfour Beatty emphasizes safety and innovation through its Zero Harm® approach, requiring Assistant Project Managers to prioritize risk mitigation and lean construction practices, fostering a workplace that values continuous improvement and employee development.
Balancing community relations with demanding project timelines is key, alongside coordinating diverse subcontractors and navigating complex public projects. Adaptability and strong communication skills are essential to succeed within Balfour Beatty’s dynamic environment.
The role offers a competitive salary between $95,000 and $115,000 annually, reflecting the specialized skills and supervisory experience required in the regional construction sector, alongside comprehensive benefits that enhance total compensation.
Balfour Beatty integrates a strong safety culture and sustainability focus, with responsibilities extending beyond standard project coordination to include proactive customer engagement and fostering leadership development, setting it apart in the local construction industry.
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