Project Manager - US FUSION & Specialty Construction (Req #: 6498)

Austin NAWIC; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

US FUSION & Specialty Construction seeks an energetic Project Manager to lead issued industrial projects from initiation through closeout. You will serve as the primary liaison between clients, field teams, subcontractors, and internal departments to deliver on time and within budget.

Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and execution plans; coordinate procurement; monitor progress and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM/engineering/business/related field preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience in industrial construction.
• Experience with geosynthetics installation, HDPE fusion, or related specialties preferred.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and contract administration.
• Proficient in MS Office; scheduling/estimating tools a plus (MS Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD).

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects from award through final closeout.
• Serve as the primary client contact and liaison with field teams and subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and execution plans.
• Coordinate procurement of materials, equipment, and labor resources.
• Monitor productivity, quality, safety, and cost; prepare reports.
• Closeout activities including turnover and final billing.

Skills

5+ years PM experience

Strong leadership & communication

Budgeting, forecasting, cost control

Contract administration

Valid Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CM/Eng/Business/Industrial Tech

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Job description

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US FUSION & Specialty Construction

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.

Financial Management

• 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.

Coordination & Continuous Improvement

• 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.

PALA Group, Inc. and its Subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Baton Rouge, LA

Full Time