Site Manager

Cajun Industries, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajun Industries, LLC is seeking a Site Manager to lead overall civil construction operations across complex projects. You will supervise site leadership, manage schedules and costs, and maintain client relationships with a focus on safety and quality.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in civil/heavy civil work, a relevant degree, and proven ability to coordinate multiple crews, equipment, and subcontractors while driving performance and development of team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Equivalent experience considered.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in civil, heavy civil, or industrial construction.
• Experience overseeing multiple crews, projects, or Superintendents.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and oversight for site/project operations.
• Oversee, support, and develop Project Superintendents and field leadership.
• Build and maintain client relationships; serve as primary contact for owners and clients.
• Monitor site safety performance and ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
• Review progress, cost, and productivity reports; adjust site strategy and resources.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and coordinate resources across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Budgeting

Safety leadership

Project management

Education

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

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

OneNote

Job description

More information about this job

Cajun Industries

Site Manager – Civil Construction

The Role

Cajun Industries is looking for a Site Manager to lead overall site and project operations for civil construction work, including concrete structures, foundations, earthwork, site development, drainage systems, underground utilities, roadways, retaining walls, and other heavy civil infrastructure projects.

This role owns the bigger picture: schedule and cost performance, client and ownership relationships, and site-wide safety and quality, while overseeing and supporting the Project Superintendents who run day-to-day field execution. You'll report to the Senior Construction Manager and serve as the senior field leader and primary point of contact for owners, clients, and Cajun leadership on your assigned site(s).

Responsibilities

The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

Provide overall leadership and oversight for site/project operations, including one or multiple civil construction projects.

Oversee, support, and develop Project Superintendents and field leadership on assigned site(s).

Understand basic computer and software skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote).

Responsible for coaching, mentoring, and developing Superintendents and other site leadership.

Review resumes and conduct interviews to identify candidates for future leadership positions.

Own schedule, manpower, equipment, and cost performance across the site/project portfolio.

Monitor personnel and recruiting capabilities across the site.

Serve as the primary point of contact for owners and clients; build and maintain client relationships.

Attend and/or lead client and stakeholder meetings.

Confer with management to resolve complaints and grievances within the workforce.

Monitor overall site safety performance and ensure compliance with company, OSHA, and regulatory standards.

Review progress, cost, and productivity reports across projects; adjust site-level strategy and resource allocation as needed.

Oversee subcontractor performance at the site level to meet Cajun's expectations.

Coordinate heavy equipment, materials, and construction resources across multiple projects or crews as needed.

Plan for site-level contingencies, including weather conditions, site access, material availability, and construction logistics across the project portfolio.

Quality control oversight and accountability at the site level.

Development of employees.

Experience/Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

8+ years of progressive experience in civil, heavy civil, or industrial construction, including prior experience as a Project Superintendent or in a similar site leadership role.

Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple crews, projects, or Superintendents.

Working knowledge of heavy civil construction operations, including concrete placement, structural foundations, earthwork, grading, excavation, and infrastructure construction methods.

Experience coordinating heavy equipment, manpower, subcontractors, and construction resources.

Valid driver's license required.

Physical

Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., but may occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Hearing and comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions.

Will need to perform sedentary to heavy work.

Will operate office equipment of all types.

Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, scaffolds, and construction structures.

Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects on a frequent basis.

Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, reaching overhead, squatting, sitting or standing, and lifting.

Must be able to manipulate and traverse uneven terrain, excavation areas, construction platforms, and multi-floor buildings with no elevator.

Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, active construction sites, and other challenging ground conditions.

Must be able to work around active construction operations, including heavy equipment, excavations, and elevated work areas, while wearing required construction PPE.

Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, etc.).

Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Ability to drive cars/trucks as needed.

Mental

Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/supervision, field workers, and clients.

Talking and reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy.

Ability to use math/complete calculations, including budget and cost analysis across multiple projects.

Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions.

Strong decision-making skills necessary, including strategic judgment calls across schedule, cost, safety, and client priorities.

Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details.

Requires strong leadership and motivational skills and the ability to develop and mentor employees.