Project Manager

**PROJECT MANAGER** **Baton Rouge, LA** **Immediate Need (1\-2 Openings)** **$100,000 to $130,000** \*\*\* email your resume to **bmasterson@lucasjamestalent.com** \*\*\* The Commercial Project Manager provides oversight for all phases of a construction project — coordinating employees, subcontractors, materials, and equipment to ensure specifications are followed and work proceeds with quality, on schedule, and within budget. This is a hands\-on leadership role for someone who takes full ownership of a project from startup through closeout. Safety · Champion “safety first” at every meeting and on every project site · Confirm weekly safety meetings and subcontractor safety orientations are completed · Enforce site safety standards and document violations in writing Quality \& Project Oversight · Know the contract documents inside and out; review submittals and shop drawings for accuracy before they go to the design team · Manage project startup — permits, licenses, utility services, and temporary facilities · Schedule and confirm inspections with the design team and oversight agencies · Create and manage project logs for RFIs, transmittals, and project changes · Complete monthly project billings and maintain as\-built drawings for owner turnover Schedule · Build, track, and update the construction schedule with input from the superintendent · Coordinate material procurement and long\-lead item deliveries · Document subcontractor schedule issues in writing, per contract Relationships · Lead monthly Owner\-Architect\-Contractor meetings · Manage day\-to\-day client interactions and expectations · Build strong, lasting relationships with owners, design teams, and subcontractors Financial Oversight · Manage, review, and verify project costs, budgets, and receivables · Oversee change management and procure wisely across subcontractors, materials, and equipment