Construction Project Manager - Experienced

FMOLHS•Baton Rouge, LA

15h

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager II (CPM 2) leads facility construction projects through their full lifecycle, from programming and design to construction and closeout. This role manages architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders across FMOLHS facilities to deliver projects that meet scope, schedule, budget, ICCRA/PCRA, and system standards. The CPM 2 leverages strong commercial construction expertise—both new and renovation—to coordinate drawings, resolve field conflicts, and drive execution in active, occupied healthcare environments. The CPM 2 independently manages construction projects and workstreams across the full project lifecycle and demonstrates consistent forward progress with limited oversight; they own routine project decisions. Responsibilities 30% – Full Lifecycle Project Management Lead projects from programming → design → construction → closeout. Lead multi-phase programs ($>25M) Manage SD → DD → CD development and resolve design conflicts in alignment with market needs. 25% – Stakeholder & Team Management Run O/A/C meetings and maintain weekly project summaries. Direct the work of A/E teams, general contractors, and specialty consultants. 20% – Budget & Cost Control Manage owner budgets including IS, Biomed, Security, and FF&E allocations. Develop medical equipment scopes and budgets with internal stakeholders and external consultants where needed. Review payment applications, POs, and invoices; verify construction progress vs. percent billed. Complete monthly budget reconciliations and project cash-flow analyses. 15% – Regulatory, ICCRA/PCRA, Life Safety Ensure compliance with healthcare regulatory requirements. Maintain ICCRA/PCRA documentation and support life-safety coordination. 10% – Reporting & Logistics Maintain stakeholder reports, dashboards, and project goal matrices. Promotion Philosophy Promotion is not automatic and is not tenure-based. Advancement requires sustained demonstration of next-level performance. CPM2 to CPM3 – Promotion Criteria Eligibility Requirements Area Requirement 30% – Full Lifecycle Project Management Lead projects from programming → design → construction → closeout. Lead multi-phase programs ($>25M) Manage SD → DD → CD development and resolve design conflicts in alignment with market needs. 25% – Stakeholder & Team Management Run O/A/C meetings and maintain weekly project summaries. Direct the work of A/E teams, general contractors, and specialty consultants. 20% – Budget & Cost Control Manage owner budgets including IS, Biomed, Security, and FF&E allocations. Develop medical equipment scopes and budgets with internal stakeholders and external consultants where needed. Review payment applications, POs, and invoices; verify construction progress vs. percent billed. Complete monthly budget reconciliations and project cash-flow analyses. 15% – Regulatory, ICCRA/PCRA, Life Safety Ensure compliance with healthcare regulatory requirements. Maintain ICCRA/PCRA documentation and support life-safety coordination. 10% – Reporting & Logistics Maintain stakeholder reports, dashboards, and project goal matrices. Promotion Philosophy Promotion is not automatic and is not tenure-based. Advancement requires sustained demonstration of next-level performance. CPM2 to CPM3 – Promotion Criteria Eligibility Requirements: Area Requirement Complexity Management: Manages multiple complex projects concurrently Autonomy: Operates with minimal oversight across scope, schedule, and budget Risk Management: Anticipates and mitigates risks proactively Judgment: Demonstrates advanced healthcare construction and regulatory judgment Executive Communication: Communicates with executives using solution-based recommendations Leadership: Coaches and develops PM1 and PM2 staff Resilience: Maintains performance under ambiguity and pressure Ineligibility Indicators: Requires escalation for routine decisions Manages tasks without owning outcomes Reacts rather than anticipates in ways that negatively impact schedule or financials Limited capacity to manage complexity

Requirements

5 years Commercial Project Management (Commercial construction experience required, Healthcare experience strongly preferred but not required.)
History of Project Management Education: Bachelor's Degree or 5 years of Commercial Project Management experience plus min exp met (total 10 Years CPM exp without degree)
Equivalent Construction PM experience is defined as experience as project manager/owner’s PM/consultant on commercial or healthcare projects.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead projects from programming → design → construction → closeout.
Lead multi-phase programs ($>25M)
Manage SD → DD → CD development and resolve design conflicts in alignment with market needs.
Run O/A/C meetings and maintain weekly project summaries.
Direct the work of A/E teams, general contractors, and specialty consultants.
Manage owner budgets including IS, Biomed, Security, and FF&E allocations.
Develop medical equipment scopes and budgets with internal stakeholders and external consultants where needed.
Review payment applications, POs, and invoices; verify construction progress vs. percent billed.
Complete monthly budget reconciliations and project cash-flow analyses.
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulatory requirements.
Maintain ICCRA/PCRA documentation and support life-safety coordination.
Maintain stakeholder reports, dashboards, and project goal matrices.