Construction Project Manager

6 days ago

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Smith Arnold Partners Full time

A highly respected, established General Contractor based in New Orleans is seeking a talented and experienced Project Manager to join its growing team. This firm is known for its high-quality commercial work, with a strong portfolio that includes specialized projects in historic renovations, retail, healthcare, restaurant, and educational facilities across the New Orleans metro area.

Project Manager - Commercial & Historic Construction

Location: New Orleans, LA

Salary: $90,000 to $130,000

The Project Manager will be fully responsible for the successful execution of assigned projects, overseeing all financial, operational, and client-facing activities from the pre-construction phase through final closeout.

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Management & Site Leadership
  • Manage all phases of complex commercial and specialized construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet the highest standards of quality.
  • Collaborate daily with the Superintendent to coordinate on-site activities, optimize workflow, and uphold stringent safety protocols (including OSHA compliance).
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the client, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, leading all project meetings and managing communication flow.
  • Ensure construction activities comply with all local building codes and specific regulatory requirements, particularly those governing historic preservation (e.g., the Vieux Carré Commission (VCC)).
  • Financial & Contractual Oversight
  • Manage the entire project budget, including cost reporting, processing owner pay applications, and implementing effective cost control measures.
  • Oversee the procurement process, including soliciting, evaluating, and negotiating subcontractor bids, and drafting final subcontracts and purchase orders.
  • Document and manage all contractual communication and paperwork, including processing RFIs (Requests for Information), Submittals, and Change Orders.
  • Proactively identify risks and opportunities, providing value engineering suggestions to maximize project value.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience managing commercial construction projects. Experience in ground-up, tenant improvements, and complex renovations is highly desirable.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Technical Skills: Expert ability to read and interpret detailed construction plans, specifications, and drawings.
  • Technology: Proficiency in industry-standard construction management software (e.g., Procore or similar), project scheduling software (e.g., MS Project/Primavera), and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Certification: Current OSHA Certification (or ability to obtain quickly).
  • Local Advantage: Direct experience with historic preservation projects and navigating the New Orleans permitting process is a significant asset.

If you are a driven Project Manager with a passion for quality construction and a desire to build the future of New Orleans, we encourage you to apply.

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