Healthcare Construction PM – On-Site Baton Rouge

Upgrade Resources; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care including vision andDental

Employer-matched 401(k)

Wellness reimbursement

Paid holidays and time off

Additional voluntary benefits

Advancement path to Senior PM

Job summary

Upgrade Resources is seeking a Project Manager to lead ground-up healthcare construction in Baton Rouge, LA, starting in Houston. You will oversee buyout, then be on-site for 18–24 months, returning to Houston afterward for ongoing healthcare work.

You will manage budgets, schedules, RFIs/submittals, and client communications, while supervising junior staff and coordinating with the field team to ensure safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree preferred; in lieu of degree, additional work experience acceptable.
• 5+ years of commercial construction experience with a GC.
• Experience in ground-up healthcare or medical facility construction.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Mastery of reading and interpreting construction drawings.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Procore, Adobe, Bluebeam, and JD Edwards.
• Willingness to support buyout in Houston and be on-site in Baton Rouge for full duration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adherence to safety standards and ensure required documentation is filed.
• Create and manage project budgets for all assigned projects.
• Collaborate on pre-construction RFP packages.
• Lead meetings, set milestones, and prepare monthly owner reports.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, pay applications, and change orders.
• Schedule projects, ensure quality control, and manage logistics.
• Execute efficient project closeout processes.
• Engage with customers to discuss needs and solutions.
• Supervise assistant project staff and safety team members.
• Collaborate with superintendent and site operations teams throughout the project life.
• Coach and develop junior staff.
• Maintain and grow client relationships.

Skills

Construction management

Project leadership

Reading drawings

Time management

Team leadership

Education

Four-year degree in construction/engineering/business

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Procore

Adobe

Bluebeam

JD Edwards

Job description

Upgrade Resources is seeking a Project Manager to lead ground-up healthcare construction in Baton Rouge, LA, starting in Houston. You will oversee buyout, then be on-site for 18–24 months, returning to Houston afterward for ongoing healthcare work.

You will manage budgets, schedules, RFIs/submittals, and client communications, while supervising junior staff and coordinating with the field team to ensure safety and quality.