Construction Project Manager (Experienced)

FMOLHS•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager III (CPM 3) leads large, multi-year, multi-phase capital programs across FMOLHS hospitals, including high-risk clinical renovations, expansions, central energy plant (CEP) upgrades, and infrastructure overhauls. The role requires autonomy, technical mastery, and system-level leadership. The CPM 3 oversees complex technical systems, major design direction, stakeholder alignment, regulatory compliance, and high-level risk and reporting responsibilities in active healthcare environments. The CPM 3 leads complex, multi-project capital programs with minimal oversight and owns outcomes, risk management, and strategic decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field.
At least 7 years of experience in commercial project management, including high-complexity, multi-phase projects.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated healthcare experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead multi-year, multi-phase capital programs valued at $50M–$100M+.
Direct architecture and engineering (A/E) teams, consultants, and commissioning agents.
Oversee compliance with FGI, Joint Commission, and NFPA standards.
Manage shutdown strategies, central energy plant systems, utilities, and multi-phase sequencing.
Oversee major capital budgets and funding allocations.
Present financial forecasts, project health summaries, schedule updates, and major issue logs to executive leadership.
Mentor PM1 and PM2 staff.
Drive system-wide construction processes and standards.
Stay current with healthcare construction best practices and advise leadership on process improvements.
Engage with market presidents, COOs, and system leadership.
Participate in market committees related to capital projects, facility master planning, and strategic initiatives.