What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at The Personnel Consulting Group?
We are representing one of Baton Rouge’s premier and oldest active commercial general contractor. Established over 80 years ago, this company is a regional cornerstone built on quality, safety, and community relationships that span generations. With a diverse portfolio covering landmark academic campuses, medical facilities, and Class-A corporate headquarters, they combine the robust resources of a major firm with the tight-knit, collaborative culture of a regional leader.
If you are a Project Manager who values doing the job right the first time and wants to build a legacy you can point to on your daily drive, this is your next home.
Why this role is different: You won't be treated as a replaceable gear. Our client operates under a simple philosophy: hire good people and empower them with the autonomy to run their projects.
As a Commercial Project Manager, you will lead projects from pre-construction through closeout. You'll be the primary point of contact for owners, architects, and subcontractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on budget, and on schedule.
- Project Execution: Own the full life cycle of commercial projects ($5M to $30M ), utilizing delivery methods such as Design-Build, Design-Assist, and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR).
- Schedule & Budget Ownership: Drive the project schedule, manage change orders, oversee cost-control measures, and ensure project profitability.
- Subcontractor Management: Qualify, negotiate with, and coordinate local subcontractors to ensure high-quality workmanship and strict adherence to safety standards.
- Collaborative Liaison: Partner closely with site superintendents, architects, engineers, and clients to resolve design, constructability, or site challenges proactively.
- Safety & Quality Assurance: Partner with the field safety team and quality officers to ensure the job site remains completely incident-free and matches the firm's outstanding standards.
What We’re Looking For (Requirements)
- Experience: 5 years of dedicated project management experience within commercial construction (working for a General Contractor is required).
- Project History: A proven track record of managing ground-up commercial projects, structural steel builds, or specialized methods like tilt-up concrete.
- Local Network: Strong, existing relationships with Baton Rouge and Gulf Coast area subcontractors and suppliers.
- Education: A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is highly preferred (equivalent field experience will be considered).
- Software Savvy: Proficiency with modern construction management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, or similar scheduling and estimating tools).
- Leadership Style: A proactive communicator who leads by example, values collaboration over conflict, and possesses a "solutions, not excuses" mindset.