Construction Manager (Owner

Tillage Construction•Baton Rouge, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Manager serves as the Owner’s representative for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System on Tax Plan–funded repair, renovation, and new school construction projects. The role manages planning, procurement, design, construction, and closeout, keeping projects on schedule and within approved budgets and Tax Plan allocations. The Construction Manager coordinates the architect/engineer, contractors, district staff, and school leadership, often on occupied campuses, and provides accurate, timely reports to the district and Tax Plan oversight. The role also advises the district on complex execution issues and drives them toward resolution. The position is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, split between office work and active construction sites, with travel to school campuses across the parish. Site visits may involve occupied school campuses. Occasional work outside normal hours may be needed to meet project milestones or school-break work windows. A criminal background check is required for work on school property.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of construction or project management experience, including Owner’s representative or public-sector work.
Working knowledge of the design and construction process, contract documents, schedules of values, and change order management.
Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a scheduling tool such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
Strong written communication and reporting skills.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.
Ability to walk uneven terrain and climb ladders and stairs during site visits, and to wear required PPE.
Must pass a criminal background check required for work on school property.

Nice To Haves

PE, CCM, PMP, or Louisiana contractor’s license.
Experience on K–12 school or public education capital programs, including work on occupied campuses.
Familiarity with Louisiana Public Bid Law and designer selection requirements.
Experience with construction management software such as Procore, e-Builder, or similar, and Bluebeam.
Experience reporting to public boards or citizen oversight committees.

Responsibilities

Review procurement packages for design and supplemental professional services, recommend them for district approval, and confirm required documentation is complete.
Support A/E designer selection, including evaluation of qualifications and proposals.
Facilitate pre-bid meetings, attend bid openings, review contractor bid tabulations, and coordinate resolution of bid issues.
Confirm procurement complies with Louisiana Public Bid Law and EBRPSS purchasing policies.
Review and refine design scopes with the Owner and A/E, coordinate document preparation, and review preliminary and final plans and specifications for needed revisions.
Review and assist with cost estimates at each design phase; review A/E payment applications and recommend them for payment.
Review the contractor’s schedule of values and proposed construction schedule; maintain program and project schedules and milestones aligned with the school calendar and summer work windows.
Coordinate work on occupied campuses with principals and district facilities staff to protect student safety, campus access, and instruction.
Conduct routine site visits with the A/E and contractor to evaluate progress, quality, safety, and contract compliance.
Oversee RFI and submittal processes to keep reviews on schedule.
Evaluate scope changes and change order proposals for scope, cost, and reasonableness, and advise the district.
Review contractor invoices and recommend approval or rejection.
Monitor contractor compliance with district requirements, including DBE/small business participation goals.
Lead progress meetings and track meeting minutes and action items.
Document risks, delays, and potential claims and coordinate their resolution.
Manage project funding through district internal finance processes; track spending against approved Tax Plan budgets and flag variances early.
Prepare project status and budget reports for district leadership, the School Board, and Tax Plan oversight.
Maintain complete project files in the district’s document control system for access by necessary stakeholders.
Coordinate with permitting and third-party agencies, including City-Parish permitting, the State Fire Marshal, utilities, and DOTD where applicable.
Participate in final inspections and punch list completion.
Lead closeout preparations, including warranties, O&M manuals, and final payment documentation.
Review A/E as-built records for compliance and filing.
Perform other assignments as required.