Construction PM: Lead Budgets, Schedules & Clients

RNGD; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RNGD in New Orleans, LA seeks a Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and financial management of complex construction projects. You will own projects from preconstruction to closeout, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, and profitability while coordinating clients, designers, subcontractors, and field teams.

You will partner with Superintendents and sector leaders on larger endeavors, manage budgets, schedules, and risk, and mentor project engineers to uphold RNGD’s standards of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of construction project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Proficiency in project management and financial software systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets from buyout through closeout.
• Manage cost forecasting, cost reporting, and financial projections monthly.
• Analyze budget variances and implement corrective actions to protect profitability.
• Review and manage subcontractor pay applications and vendor invoices.
• Manage owner billings and ensure timely submission.
• Oversee change order pricing, negotiation, and execution.
• Maintain responsibility for project margin performance.
• Develop and maintain overall project schedule in collaboration with field leadership.
• Monitor project milestones and address schedule risks.
• Lead project coordination meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support field teams in resolving constructability and sequencing challenges.
• Ensure procurement of long-lead materials aligns with schedule demands.
• Serve as primary client contact for assigned projects.
• Maintain communication regarding progress, risks, and financial status.
• Build relationships with owners, design teams, and subcontractors.
• Represent RNGD in project meetings and external communications.
• Identify and mitigate project risks related to budget, schedule, safety, and quality.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and project specifications.
• Partner with Safety and Quality teams to maintain adherence to standards.
• Review and manage subcontract agreements and ensure scope clarity.
• Maintain organized project documentation.
• Partner with Superintendents to align field operations with project objectives.
• Provide direction to Project Engineers and support their development.
• Foster accountability and communication across project teams.
• Escalate major project risks or financial concerns to senior leadership.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

RNGD in New Orleans, LA seeks a Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and financial management of complex construction projects. You will own projects from preconstruction to closeout, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, and profitability while coordinating clients, designers, subcontractors, and field teams.

You will partner with Superintendents and sector leaders on larger endeavors, manage budgets, schedules, and risk, and mentor project engineers to uphold RNGD’s standards of