Project Manager – On-site - Shreveport, LA

United Contractor Services•Shreveport, LA

10d•$75,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

United Contractor Services is hiring an on-site Project Manager to lead a large, multi-phase commercial interior construction project in Shreveport, Louisiana, with support from the company’s national headquarters in Kennesaw, Georgia. The Project Manager owns the project schedule, budget, and financial performance and serves as a key contact for general contractors, architects, field leadership, and other trades. The role manages the project from preconstruction through close-out, including estimate handoff, contract and scope review, material buyout, scheduling, phase sequencing, job-cost tracking, and coordination with the general contractor, design team, other trades, and field leadership. The Project Manager also supports and develops the project’s assistant project managers and ensures company safety and quality standards are met. United Contractor Services is a national specialty subcontractor focused on commercial interiors, including metal framing, drywall, acoustical ceilings, EIFS, stucco, painting, and Division 8 and 10 specialties. The company offers competitive compensation, a full benefits package, steady work on significant commercial projects, and opportunities to advance into senior project management and operations roles.

Requirements

Four or more years managing commercial construction projects.
Direct experience with drywall and metal framing scopes.
Ability to read drawings and specifications.
Experience reviewing subcontract agreements and managing project costs and billing from start to finish.
Clear, direct communication with general contractors, design teams, and field leadership.
A track record of leading crews and holding people accountable without burning them out.
Steadiness and adaptability when project conditions change.
Good judgment in managing general contractor relationships and anticipating their needs.

Nice To Haves

Subcontractor-side project management experience is strongly preferred.
Experience with large or multi-phase projects is a strong plus.
Exposure to acoustical ceilings, finishes, or Division 8 and 10 work.
Experience with project management, takeoff, or estimating platforms; experience with other platforms can transfer to the company’s systems.

Responsibilities

Manage the project from preconstruction through close-out across all phases.
Complete the estimate handoff, review contracts and scope, and coordinate material buyout.
Build and maintain the project schedule and plan phase sequencing and transitions.
Manage job financials, including schedules of values, monthly pay applications, job-cost reports, and cost-to-complete forecasts.
Price, negotiate, and track change orders; document extra work and ensure it is paid.
Coordinate with general contractors, architects, design teams, other trades, superintendents, and foremen.
Walk the job site to check progress and resolve problems in real time.
Coordinate manpower, materials, and access ahead of phase starts to support productive crews.
Identify risks, including manpower issues, material lead times, schedule compression, and scope gaps, and develop plans to address them.
Maintain current project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, daily records, and close-out packages.
Ensure the job meets company safety and quality standards.
Support and develop the assistant project managers assigned to the project.
Identify efficiencies without compromising work quality and protect project margin.