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Project Manager
Balfour Beatty
Location : Clayton, NC, 27520
Job Type : Contractor
Salary : competitive
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
Balfour Beatty
Project Manager
Become Part of Our Team
As an industry leader,Balfour Beattyoffers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
- 401(k) with company match
- Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Time
- Paid Personal and Volunteer Days
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Referral Bonus
Summary
Balfour Beatty is seeking aProject Managerto join ourRaleighteam within the Carolinas Division. The ideal candidate will be a results-driven construction professional with strong communication and leadership skills, capable of managing all phases of commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
As a Project Manager, you’ll lead a collaborative project team, overseeing budgets, schedules, contracts, and client relationships to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project delivery. You’ll work closely with the Superintendent, Project Executive, and design partners to plan, execute, and deliver projects that align with Balfour Beatty’s standards of excellence and ourZero Harm®safety culture.
Essential Functions
- Project Leadership:Manage all aspects of assigned projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting.
- Client Relations:Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, design partners, and stakeholders to maintain strong relationships and ensure project satisfaction.
- Financial Management:Develop and maintain project budgets, financial reports, and revenue projections; review and approve subcontractor pay applications and change orders.
- Preconstruction & Planning:Provide constructability input, coordinate project logistics, and develop staffing and resource plans.
- Scheduling:Lead project scheduling in collaboration with the Superintendent, develop baselines in Primavera P6, and oversee regular updates and pull-planning sessions.
- Procurement & Contracting:Manage subcontractor buyout, contract negotiations, and material purchasing to ensure cost control and timely delivery.
- Safety & Quality:Promote and enforce Balfour Beatty’sZero Harm®safety culture and lead quality control programs to maintain high construction standards.
- Communication & Reporting:Chair Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings, lead coordination sessions, and provide regular progress updates to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Closeout:Direct project turnover and closeout documentation, ensuring all financial, safety, and quality obligations are met.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
- 6–8 years of progressive experience in commercial construction project management.
- Proven ability to manage full project lifecycle from preconstruction through closeout.
- Proficiency with project management and scheduling software (Procore, Primavera P6, Sage 300 CRE, or similar).
- Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
Preferred Experience
- Experience managing complex or large-scale commercial projects.
- Demonstrated success building client relationships and leading diverse teams.
- Experience in business development or early-stage project pursuits.
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 clients nationwide. From heavy civil infrastructure to complex vertical construction, our teams build unique, modern structures and spaces that define how people live, work, and connect 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 ourZero Harm®initiative, we are redefining safety in the construction industry. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our work.
Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors byEngineering News-Record, Balfour Beatty US is a subsidiary of London-basedBalfour 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
In Clayton, NC, certifications like PMP (Project Management Professional) and OSHA 30-hour safety training are highly regarded for construction project managers. These credentials bolster leadership credibility and align well with Balfour Beatty’s zero harm® safety culture, improving project oversight and client trust locally.
The Raleigh metro region, including Clayton, has a growing demand for experienced construction project managers due to rapid commercial development. However, competition remains moderate as firms seek candidates with strong leadership, budgeting, and scheduling expertise, particularly those familiar with tools like Primavera P6.
A Project role in construction uniquely integrates hands-on oversight of all phases—from preconstruction planning to project closeout—requiring a blend of technical knowledge, financial acumen, and stakeholder communication, setting it apart from purely administrative or engineering managerial positions.
Daily tasks often include coordinating with site superintendents, updating schedules using Primavera P6, managing subcontractor workflows, conducting safety briefings, and preparing financial reports. This dynamic balance of field presence and office coordination ensures project milestones and quality standards are met.
Career progression may advance from managing medium-scale projects to overseeing complex, large-scale developments, including early-stage business development and leadership roles like Project Manager Director. Enhanced skills in client relations and financial management become critical at higher levels.
Balfour Beatty emphasizes a zero harm® safety culture and provides robust benefits such as tuition assistance and volunteer days. Their collaborative environment integrates cutting-edge scheduling tools and promotes leadership in complex commercial builds, fostering both professional growth and well-being.
At Balfour Beatty Clayton, the Project Manager engages deeply with Carolina-region commercial projects, emphasizing local client relations and compliance with regional safety standards. Their integration with design partners and focus on zero harm® culture tailors the role’s responsibilities uniquely compared to national counterparts.
Project Managers in Clayton typically earn between $85,000 and $110,000 annually, reflecting regional market rates and the specialization in commercial construction. Balfour Beatty’s competitive compensation aligns with these figures, often supplemented with comprehensive benefits and performance incentives.
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