Senior Construction Manager – Division 28

The GOR Group, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The GOR Group is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager – Division 28 to lead the execution of integrated security and low-voltage systems on large-scale, mission-critical projects in Baton Rouge. You will own Division 28 from installation through testing, commissioning, and turnover, coordinating with Division 26, Division 8, fire alarm, IT/network, and other stakeholders.

This role requires 10–15+ years in construction, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of access control, CCTV,

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of construction experience, with division 28 or integrated low-voltage experience.
• Experience leading large-scale or mission-critical construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and integrated security systems.
• Deep understanding of electrified openings and Division 8 door hardware coordination.
• Experience coordinating power, controls, hardware, and security interfaces across multiple trades.
• Strong understanding of system integration, sequencing, room readiness, release-to-work logic, and turnover.
• Experience managing self-perform crews and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Division 28 field activities, including self-perform crews, subcontractors, vendors, and field leadership.
• Manage installation of access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and integrated security systems.
• Own electrified opening and Division 8 coordination.
• Ensure openings progress through installation, testing, deficiency resolution, and turnover.
• Maintain test-ready and turnover-ready system conditions ahead of commissioning.
• Coordinate Division 28 interfaces with Division 26, fire alarm, IT/network, and other trades.
• Monitor manpower, productivity, installation sequencing, milestones, and overall execution.
• Lead daily and weekly planning with field teams and subcontractors.
• Identify manpower gaps, sequencing issues, resource constraints, and execution risks.
• Track installation progress, deficiencies, punch-list items, documentation, and turnover requirements.
• Support integrated system testing, commissioning, and final turnover.
• Coach and develop Foremen and field leadership.
• Maintain project safety, quality, accountability, and site standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Field Leadership

Contractor Coordination

Education

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

Job description

The GOR Group is partnering with a client seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager – Division 28 to lead the execution of integrated security and low-voltage systems across large-scale, mission-critical construction projects.

This role owns Division 28 execution from installation through testing, commissioning, and turnover. The Senior Construction Manager will lead field teams, subcontractors, and vendors while coordinating closely with Division 26, Division 8, fire alarm, IT/network, and other project stakeholders.

A major focus of the position is electrified opening coordination, ensuring door hardware, power, controls, access control, and security systems are fully coordinated and operational as one integrated system.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all Division 28 field activities, including self-perform crews, subcontractors, vendors, and field leadership.
• Manage installation of access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and integrated security systems.
• Own electrified opening and Division 8 coordination.
• Ensure openings progress through installation, testing, deficiency resolution, and turnover.
• Maintain test-ready and turnover-ready system conditions ahead of commissioning.
• Coordinate Division 28 interfaces with Division 26, fire alarm, IT/network, and other trades.
• Monitor manpower, productivity, installation sequencing, milestones, and overall execution.
• Lead daily and weekly planning with field teams and subcontractors.
• Identify manpower gaps, sequencing issues, resource constraints, and execution risks.
• Track installation progress, deficiencies, punch-list items, documentation, and turnover requirements.
• Support integrated system testing, commissioning, and final turnover.
• Coach and develop Foremen and field leadership.
• Maintain project safety, quality, accountability, and site standards.

Systems & Infrastructure

• Access control systems, badge readers, controllers, and entry systems
• IP CCTV, monitoring, recording, and security management platforms
• Intrusion detection and security head-end systems
• Electrified openings and Division 8 door hardware
• Power and controls integration
• Division 26 electrical systems
• Fire alarm systems
• IT and network infrastructure
• Mission-critical and technically complex facilities

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of construction experience, with significant Division 28 or integrated low-voltage experience.
• Experience leading large-scale or mission-critical construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and integrated security systems.
• Deep understanding of electrified openings and Division 8 door hardware coordination.
• Experience coordinating power, controls, hardware, and security interfaces across multiple trades.
• Strong understanding of system integration, sequencing, room readiness, release-to-work logic, and turnover.
• Experience managing self-perform crews and subcontractors.
• Proven ability to drive field productivity and accountability.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience developing Foremen and field leadership.
• Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced mission-critical construction environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered.
• OSHA 30 required or strongly preferred.
• Security-system certifications are a plus.
• Data center, healthcare, aviation, or similar complex-project experience preferred.

What's in It for You?

• Lead critical Division 28 execution on major infrastructure projects.
• Work on technically complex, mission-critical environments.
• Partner with experienced construction, engineering, and technical teams.
• Take ownership of integrated system delivery from installation through turnover.
• Opportunity for continued leadership and career growth.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

About the GOR Group:

At GOR Group, we believe in Grit Over Resume.

We understand that great talent does not always come from a perfectly matched resume. While experience and technical skills matter, we know that some of the most successful professionals are those who demonstrate the character, determination, and drive to learn, adapt, and deliver results.

We value individuals who demonstrate:

• Leadership
• Accountability
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Strong Communication
• Continuous Learning
• A Willingness to Take on Challenges
• A Strong Work Ethic
• The Ability to Grow and Develop in New Environments

If your experience does not align with every requirement, but you believe you can make an impact, we encourage you to apply.

At GOR Group, we look beyond job titles and keyword matches. We focus on identifying individuals who bring the right attitude, work ethic, leadership, and technical capability to help our clients succeed. We partner with organizations across the mission critical, data center, manufacturing, commissioning, construction, and infrastructure industries to connect them with professionals who are ready to contribute, grow, and build meaningful careers.

If you're ready to help build the next generation of digital infrastructure while advancing your career in one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, we'd love to hear from you.

Know Someone Who Might Be a Fit?

GOR Group believes in Grit Over Resume. Great talent often comes through strong networks and referrals from industry professionals.

If you know someone in the mission critical, data center, manufacturing, commissioning, construction, or infrastructure industries who may be open to new opportunities, we offer a $500 referral bonus for successful placements. If your referral is hired and completes the required employment period, we'll reward you for helping connect great talent with great opportunities.

Reach out to our team to learn more about our referral program and current openings.