Project Manager

US FUSION & Specialty Construction / US RUBBER & Specialty Applications; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US FUSION & Specialty Construction, LLC is seeking an energetic Project Manager to lead industrial construction projects from initiation to closeout. You will serve as the primary liaison between clients, field teams, subcontractors, and internal departments, ensuring safety, quality, and profitability.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial PM, strong budgeting and scheduling skills, and experience with geosynthetics/HDPE fusion or related specialty construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in CM/Engineering/Business/Industrial Technology or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in industrial construction.
• Experience with geosynthetics installation, HDPE fusion, environmental or civil construction projects preferred.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, cost control and contract administration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; scheduling/estimating software a plus (MS Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD).

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects from contract award through final closeout.
• Serve as primary client liaison between US FUSION, field teams, subcontractors, and internal departments.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and execution plans.
• Coordinate procurement of materials, subcontractors, equipment, and labor resources.
• Monitor productivity, schedule performance, quality, and cost; manage change orders and claims.
• Prepare monthly project reports and ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Industrial Technology, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Job description

US FUSION & Specialty Construction, LLC is a specialty industrial construction contractor providing geosynthetics installation, HDPE fusion services, containment systems, environmental construction, and specialty civil construction solutions throughout North America. Our clients include industrial, power, mining, water, energy, and government organizations that depend on safe, high-quality execution of critical infrastructure projects.

Our success is built on safety, technical expertise, strong client relationships, and a commitment to delivering projects on time and within budget.

Summary

A US FUSION Project Manager is an energetic self-starter with strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. The Project Manager is responsible for managing awarded projects from initiation through closeout while serving as the primary liaison between clients, field teams, subcontractors, and internal departments.

This individual is accountable for project execution, cost control, schedule performance, client satisfaction, risk management, and overall project profitability. The successful candidate will promote a culture of safety, professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout all phases of project delivery.

Essential Functions

Project Management & Execution

• 1.Manage assigned projects from contract award through final closeout.
• 2.Serve as the primary point of contact between US FUSION and the Client.
• 3.Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and execution plans.
• 4.Coordinate procurement of materials, subcontractors, equipment, and labor resources.
• 5.Support project handoff and pre-construction planning with Operations and Field Supervision.
• 6.Maintain complete project documentation, correspondence, and records.
• 7.Monitor project productivity, schedule performance, quality, and cost.
• 8.Prepare and distribute internal and external project reports.
• 9.Manage change orders, claims, time impacts, and contract administration.
• 10.Ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements.
• 11.Facilitate project closeout activities including punch lists, turnover documentation, and final billing.
• 1.Establish and maintain project budgets and cost tracking systems.
• 2.Review labor productivity, equipment utilization, subcontract costs, and material expenditures.
• 3.Prepare monthly cost forecasts and identify financial risks.
• 4.Collaborate with Accounting to ensure timely invoicing, collections support, and project reporting.
• 5.Take proactive action to protect and improve project profitability.
• 1.Collaborate with internal departments to ensure alignment across all phases of work.
• 2.Assist with manpower planning and resource allocation across multiple projects.
• 3.Support field teams through active communication, coaching, and problem resolution.
• 4.Maintain strong client, vendor, and subcontractor relationships.
• 5.Participate in lessons learned reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• 6.Upholds the highest standard for safety, quality, and professionalism for employees, co-workers, and Clients.

Required Qualifications

• 1.Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• 2.Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience in industrial construction.
• 3.Preferred experience managing geosynthetics installation, HDPE fusion, environmental construction, civil construction, industrial maintenance, or related specialty construction projects preferred.
• 4.Strong understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and contract administration.
• 5.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with scheduling and estimating software is a plus (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD).
• 6.Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.
• 7.Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 8.Valid Driver's License.
• 9.TWIC Card and OSHA training preferred.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites and frequently works near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed extreme hot and cold weather, wet or humid conditions.The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, gases, odors and areas with poor ventilation.The employee may work in high or low elevation, confined areas, on uneven ground levels and various ground surfaces.The noise level in the work environment and job sites is usually loud. Proper steps shall be taken to mitigate hazards and proper PPE will be used.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with coworkers and supervision. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work will be determined by each specific job site. Some overtime may be required.

AAP/EEO statement

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Other Duties

• This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current payroll job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, technological developments, etc.)