Project Manager

Baker Construction•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

Baker Gulf Coast Industrial is seeking experienced Project Managers for its Deep Foundations team. The Project Manager leads industrial construction projects from initiation through final closeout and commissioning, overseeing project execution, risk, quality, schedule, and financial performance. The role establishes and manages processes for documentation, cost control, reporting, change management, quality assurance, procurement, communication, and safety, with a focus on predictable delivery, quality, and owner satisfaction. The position manages deep foundation work, including driven piling, drilled piling, drilled shafts, helical piling, and retention systems. Project Managers coordinate field operations, engineering, procurement, management, labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and other resources to meet contract requirements, specifications, and client expectations. The role also uses Baker’s self-perform capabilities to improve project control, quality, and efficiency.

Requirements

At least 5 years of construction project management experience.
Experience with deep foundations, including driven piling, drilled piling, drilled shafts, helical piling, and retention systems in an industrial construction environment.
Strong understanding of construction means and methods, field operations, and project execution.
Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, and cost controls.
Experience leading project teams and coordinating with field supervision.
Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction project management software.

Nice To Haves

Experience in industrial construction, heavy civil, deep foundations, or concrete construction.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field; equivalent industry experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Manage all phases of industrial construction projects, including preconstruction, mobilization, execution, and closeout.
Manage deep foundation projects involving driven piling, drilled piling, drilled shafts, helical piling, and retention systems in an industrial construction environment.
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, and execution plans.
Establish project objectives and align field operations, engineering, procurement, and management.
Monitor project performance and proactively identify schedule, cost, and execution risks.
Coordinate equipment, labor, materials, subcontractors, and other resources for project execution.
Ensure projects meet contract requirements, specifications, and client expectations.
Leverage self-perform capabilities to optimize project control, quality, and efficiency.
Manage project risk, quality, schedule, and financial aspects through completion and commissioning.
Establish and manage procedures for documentation, cost control, reporting, change management, quality assurance, procurement, communication systems, and safety.