On-Site Construction Project Manager – Baton Rouge, LA

United Contractor Services • Baton Rouge, LA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

United Contractor Services is hiring an on-site Construction Project Manager to own a large, multi-phase commercial interiors project in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Project Manager is responsible for the project’s schedule, budget, and financial results from preconstruction through final close-out and serves as the main point of contact for the general contractor, design team, field leadership, and trades.

The role includes taking over the estimate, reviewing the contract and scope, leading material buyout, building and sequencing the schedule, coordinating crews and deliveries, monitoring costs, and resolving field issues. The Project Manager also manages project billing and cost reporting, change orders, project documentation, and compliance with company safety and quality standards. The position includes mentoring assistant project managers.

United Contractor Services is a national specialty subcontractor providing metal framing, drywall, acoustical ceilings, EIFS, stucco, painting, and Division 8 and 10 Specialties. The position is based on-site in Baton Rouge and supported by the company’s national headquarters in Kennesaw, Georgia. The company describes opportunities for growth into senior project management and operations leadership. Candidates receiving an offer must undergo a drug test and background check in accordance with applicable laws.

Requirements

• At least four years managing commercial construction projects.
• Hands-on experience with metal framing and drywall scopes.
• Ability to read plans and specifications confidently.
• Knowledge of subcontracts and the ability to manage project cost and billing throughout a job.
• Clear, direct communication with general contractors, designers, and field teams.
• Ability to lead crews and maintain accountability while keeping them motivated.
• Ability to remain composed when plans change.
• Successful candidates must undergo a drug test and background check in accordance with applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

• Subcontractor-side project management experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience on large or multi-phase projects.
• Exposure to ceilings, finishes, or Division 8 and 10 Specialties.
• Experience with Procore, On-Screen Takeoff, QuickBid, or comparable project management, takeoff, or estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Own the project's schedule, budget, and financial results from preconstruction through close-out.
• Take the estimate handoff and review the contract and project scope.
• Lead material buyout, build the project schedule, and sequence project phases.
• Walk the site daily with superintendents and foremen, track progress, and resolve field issues.
• Coordinate crews, deliveries, and site access ahead of each phase.
• Manage schedules of values, monthly pay applications, job cost reporting, and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Price, negotiate, document, and collect change orders.
• Identify project risks, including manpower shortages, long-lead materials, compressed schedules, and scope gaps, and prepare responses.
• Maintain project records, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, daily logs, and close-out documents.
• Enforce company safety and quality standards on site.
• Communicate and coordinate with the general contractor, architects, design team, field leadership, and trades.
• Mentor and develop assistant project managers.
• Lead crews, maintain accountability, and support team motivation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Full benefits package.
• Steady work on major commercial projects.
• Growth opportunities, including a defined path to senior project management and operations leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed