Civil Project Manager

lemoinecompany; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

PTO and benefits

Job summary

LEMOINE in Baton Rouge, LA, seeks an experienced Civil Project Manager to lead civil infrastructure and site packages from preconstruction through close‑out. You’ll manage scope, budgets, schedules, quality, and safety while coordinating with clients, engineers, and subcontractors.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of civil/site experience, proficiency in Procore/Primavera P6, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing civil infrastructure or sitework projects.
• Experience with earthwork, utilities, foundations, drainage, and concrete structures.
• Proficiency in project controls, budgeting, scheduling, and field coordination.
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Excel; Primavera P6 for scheduling.
• Strong leadership and communication; OSHA 30 certification or ability to obtain.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables with preconstruction and estimating teams.
• Establish baseline project schedules, procurement logs, risk assessments, and logistics plans.
• Support subcontractor buyouts and vendor selection aligned with project goals.
• Oversee field execution of sitework, utilities, concrete foundations, drainage, and heavy civil scopes.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, equipment suppliers, vendors, inspectors, and testing agencies.
• Perform regular site walks, attend field meetings, and resolve on-site challenges in real-time.
• Manage project budgets, cost forecasts, pay applications, and cash flow tracking.
• Identify, process, and negotiate change orders and potential claims.
• Maintain cost logs and track production against estimates.
• Update and monitor project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Administer contracts with subcontractors and vendors including scope definition, terms negotiation, and performance oversight.
• Lead procurement efforts and manage submittals, RFIs, transmittals, and approvals.
• Ensure all project documentation is current and compliant with contract requirements.
• Serve as main point of contact for clients, owners, architects, engineers, and internal teams.
• Facilitate project meetings, issue weekly progress updates, and maintain open communication with stakeholders.
• Build strong working relationships to ensure collaborative problem-solving and client satisfaction.
• Oversee project punch lists, testing/commissioning, and final inspections.
• Ensure close-out documentation, as-builts, warranties, and turnover packages are delivered on time.
• Conduct project performance reviews and identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Project Controls

Scheduling & Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Safety Compliance

Travel Ready

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Excel

Primavera P6

Job description

About LEMOINE

LEMOINE is a nationally recognized leader in Infrastructure, Disaster Response, and Building Construction, ranked among the ENR Top 400 Contractors. Our Infrastructure Division supports the delivery of critical civil scopes on both horizontal and vertical projects, including levees, pump stations, drainage systems, utilities, and flood protection, as well as site development, foundations, and concrete infrastructure for hospitals, data centers, Amazon facilities, public schools, and universities.

As we continue expanding across the Gulf South, we are seeking an experienced Civil Project Manager to lead the execution of complex and impactful civil construction projects.

Position Summary

The Civil Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of civil infrastructure projects across both traditional heavy civil work and civil site packages that support vertical construction. This role requires a strategic, hands‑on leader with deep knowledge of civil construction methods, project controls, and team coordination. You'll oversee project scopes, budgets, schedules, quality, and safety from preconstruction through close‑out.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Startup

• Define project scope, schedule, budget, and key deliverables in coordination with preconstruction and estimating teams.

• Establish and maintain baseline project schedules, procurement logs, risk assessments, and logistics plans.

• Support subcontractor buyouts and vendor selection aligned with project goals.

Field & Execution Oversight

• Oversee field execution of sitework, utilities, concrete foundations, drainage, and heavy civil scopes.

• Partner with Superintendents and Field Engineers to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and in compliance with plans/specifications.

• Coordinate with subcontractors, equipment suppliers, vendors, inspectors, and testing agencies.

• Perform regular site walks, attend field meetings, and resolve on‑site challenges in real‑time.

Cost & Schedule Management

• Manage project budgets, cost forecasts, pay applications, and cash flow tracking.

• Identify, process, and negotiate change orders and potential claims.

• Maintain accurate cost logs and track production trends against estimated quantities.

• Update and monitor project schedules using tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project.

Contract Administration

• Administer contracts with subcontractors and vendors including scope definition, terms negotiation, and performance oversight.

• Lead procurement efforts and manage submittals, RFIs, transmittals, and approvals.

• Ensure all project documentation is current and compliant with contract requirements.

Stakeholder & Team Communication

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, owners, architects, engineers, and internal teams.

• Facilitate project meetings, issue weekly progress updates, and maintain open communication with stakeholders.

• Build strong working relationships to ensure collaborative problem‑solving and client satisfaction.

Closeout & Turnover

• Oversee project punch list completion, testing/commissioning, and final inspections.

• Ensure all required close‑out documentation, as‑builts, warranties, and turnover packages are delivered on time.

• Conduct project performance reviews and identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing civil infrastructure or sitework projects.

• Demonstrated experience with earthwork, utilities, foundations, drainage, and concrete structures.

• Proficiency in project controls, budgeting, scheduling, and field coordination.

• Familiarity with construction software platforms such as Procore, Bluebeam, MS Excel, and scheduling tools like Primavera P6.

• Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making abilities.

• OSHA 30 Certification (or ability to obtain).

• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience managing civil scopes for healthcare, higher education, industrial, or public works projects.

• Working knowledge of DOTD, Corps of Engineers, FP&C, or municipal infrastructure standards.

• Strong client‑facing and conflict resolution skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with full benefits including health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.

• Clear advancement opportunities into Senior Project Manager, General Superintendent, or Operations roles.

• Exposure to high‑impact infrastructure and building projects across the Gulf South.

• A supportive, team‑first environment backed by a Great Place to Work certification.

Physical Requirements & Work Conditions

• Frequent site visits and presence on active construction job sites.

• Ability to walk, climb, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in outdoor conditions.

• Occasional travel required based on project location.

Why LEMOINE?

At LEMOINE, our civil construction teams are building the infrastructure that powers communities‑from levees and drainage systems to hospitals, schools, and data centers. We operate on the core values of Safety, Quality, Schedule, Relationships, and Success. Join us in delivering infrastructure that stands the test of time.

Equal Opportunity Employer
LEMOINE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.