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Summary
Balfour Beatty is seeking an IT Project Manager to join our team in Dallas, TX. This is a hybrid role that requires working in the office three days per week and working from home two days per week.
The IT Project Manager plays a critical role in planning, executing and delivering technology initiatives that support enterprise-wise operations. This position is responsible for leading cross-functional teams to implement IT systems and digital solutions aligned with strategic business goals. The IT Project manager ensures projects are completed on time, within scope and on budget while adhering to industry best practices and PMO (Project Management Office) stands. This role involves coordinating with operations, corporate departments and external vendors to enable technology that enhances productivity, collaboration and project delivery. Strong communication, risk management and stakeholder engagement skills are essential to navigate complex initiatives in a fast-paced, multi-project setting.
 
Essential Functions

Develop project plans, timelines and milestones for small to medium-sized projects.
Manage resources within allocated budget, often requiring guidance.
Identify and mitigate risks at the project level with support from senior staff.
Manage project budgets with some oversight, ensuring projects stay within financial limits.
Ensure project milestones are met on time and within scope.
Communicate project statuses to stakeholders, escalate issues when necessary.
Engage with stakeholders primarily at the project level, ensuring their needs are met.
Manage vendor relationships with some support, often for smaller contracts.
Lead project teams, often requiring mentorship or support from senior management.
Make project-level decisions, often deferring complex issues to senior management.
Resolve conflict within project teams, sometimes requiring assistance.
Possess solid understanding of relevant technologies, tools and methodologies.
Implement process improvements within projects, focusing on efficiency and effectiveness.
Ensure projects align with departmental or business unit objectives.
Implement changes within projects focusing on continuous improvement.
May mentor junior team members, focusing on project management skills.
Handle special department projects as assigned.

 
Promote Customer Relations

Build effective relationships with project teams, functional departments, customers, vendors, and user groups that reflect, and support company core values and meet or exceed the customer’s expectations.
Actively participate in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image.

 
Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

Promote our Creed. Communicate our vision and purpose through Service, Talent and Choices.
Serve as a role model and promote professional behavior.
Participate in and support training programs and commit to the development of staff and of self.

 
Perform other related duties as needed.
Working Conditions

Work is completed in an office setting at the Corporate Service main office.
This is a hybrid position that requires working in the office three days per week and working from home two days per week.
Periodic travel may be required.

Education, Experience and Knowledge

Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or university with 3-7 years direct work experience in a project management capacity.
Advanced certifications such as PMP, CAPM, specialized IT management or equivalent professional training a plus.
Strong familiarity with project management software.
Competent and proficient understanding of platforms, such as JD Edwards, Microsoft technologies, IBM technologies.
Experience working independently as well as within a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Adapts to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analysis and problem-solving.
Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and staff.
Persuasive, encouraging, and Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including internal team, upper management, clients, and other departments.
Ability to bring project(s) to successful completion through political sensitivity.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.