Construction Manager - Shreveport
About The Position
Bonton Associates is a civil engineering firm based in Louisiana with offices in Baton Rouge and Shreveport. We provide engineering, program management, and construction support services for public infrastructure and institutional clients across the state. We are seeking a Construction Manager to support the Louisiana Division of Administration – Facility Planning & Control (FP&C) projects. This role functions in an owner’s representative capacity and is responsible for oversight, coordination, and support of construction activities across multiple projects. You will report directly to the DOA/FP&C Project Manager assigned to the respective region of the State, managing multiple concurrent projects across the area.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience with a degree in engineering or construction management, or 10+ years without
- Experience with public infrastructure construction
- Knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, and scheduling
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving mindset
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management
- Experience with state or public agency programs
- Experience with contract administration
Responsibilities
- Monitor construction activities for compliance with plans, specifications, and contract requirements
- Perform and document field observations and site visits
- Identify and communicate issues impacting cost, schedule, or quality
- Participate in construction meetings
- Coordinate between FP&C, designers, contractors, and stakeholders
- Facilitate responses to RFIs and submittals
- Assist in initiating contracts and amendments
- Review construction documents for completeness and constructability
- Support change orders, pay applications, and contract modifications
- Maintain project records and documentation
- Review baseline schedules and track critical path
- Monitor progress and identify delays
- Support contractor performance evaluation
- Assist with closeout documentation and punch lists
- Ensure compliance with FP&C requirements
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- Disability
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
