Assistant Project Manager - OC at Balfour Beatty US in Santa Ana, CA, USA
- Company: Balfour Beatty US
- Location: Santa Ana, CA, USA
- Posted: Sep 24, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $105,000 to $125,000 annually
- Experience: 5+ years
Overview
Our Orange County office for 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 special projects. Assists in all activities related to contract admi…
Job description
- Our Orange County office for 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 special 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
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).
- Local candidates preferred but not required.
- DSA/ Public works 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
Skills
Preferred
- DSA/ Public works experience
- Commissioning Coordinator experience
- Can read a look ahead and CPM schedule
- Capable of facilitating meetings
- Experience in reviewing sub-billings
Benefits
- The base compensation range for the role of Assistant Project Manager in Santa Ana, CA posted above is $105,000 to $125,000 annually.
- This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, incentive, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law and any applicable plan documents.