Administrative Manager

Administrative Manager

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 uniquestructures 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 seeking an Administrative Manager to support the Carolinas team in Raleigh. This role is responsible for overseeing administrative operations, office facilities, and workplace services, while providing leadership and guidance to administrative staff. The Administrative Manager ensures efficient office operations and a positive employee experience.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities with sound judgment, professionalism, and integrity. This individual will demonstrate strong organizational and leadership skills, maintain a customer-focused approach, and build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.

Essential Job Duties

• Manage daily administrative operations and key office processes.
• Oversee office facilities, including building leases, vendor contracts, maintenance services, phone systems, and space planning.
• Resolve day-to-day office issues and respond to internal support requests.
• Supervise, coach, and develop administrative staff; conduct performance evaluations as applicable.
• Coordinate meetings, events, and travel logistics, working closely with administrative teams across the division.
• Maintain office access controls, badge and key tracking, records management, storage inventory, and division calendars.
• Maintain petty cash funds and oversee document storage and retrieval processes.
• Support emergency and disaster communications when required.
• Participate in interviewing and hiring for administrative positions.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field preferred.
• 6–8 years of high-level office management experience, or 10+ years with a high school diploma.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard office technology.

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.