Site Project Manager

Instrata; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Development opportunities

Long-term career growth

Job summary

Instrata in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is looking for a Site Project Manager to lead execution in challenging construction environments. You'll oversee daily operations, assess project readiness, and ensure coordination among different trades.

This position demands 6–10+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or equivalent. You will cultivate partnerships with field teams and stakeholders, driving successful project outcomes while adhering to high standards of safety and performance.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of experience supporting construction or mission-critical projects.
• Experience managing site execution and coordinating trades.
• Strong understanding of schedule-driven construction execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily site operations and manage field performance.
• Ensure project readiness visibility and remove barriers to execution.
• Coordinate across teams and manage documentation.

Skills

Project execution management

Field coordination

Communication skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

About The Role Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where coordination, execution discipline, and field leadership directly impact project success? We’re looking for a driven and highly organized Site Project Manager to lead day-to-day execution across complex construction and mission-critical infrastructure projects. In this role, you’ll serve as the operational center point across field teams, subcontractors, technical groups, and project stakeholders to ensure work progresses safely, efficiently, and according to plan. You’ll maintain visibility into project readiness, production performance, risk management, and turnover objectives while helping teams navigate changing priorities without losing momentum. From planning and coordination through execution and closeout, you’ll play a critical role in keeping projects aligned, accountable, and moving forward.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Execution. Maintain Momentum.
• Drive Daily Site Operations
• Manage Field Performance
• Lead Planning & Coordination Activities
• Identify & Remove Barriers
• Maintain Project Readiness Visibility
• Establish Strong Operating Rhythm
• Coordinate Across Teams
• Manage Documentation & Decision Tracking
• Ensure decisions, action items, and coordination issues are documented and driven to closure to prevent delays impacting field execution
• Support Turnover & Project Completion
• Assist in developing and implementing recovery plans when production performance or schedule commitments are at risk
• Remain actively engaged onsite with field teams, subcontractors, and leadership to ensure alignment between planning assumptions and execution realities

Systems & Operations You\'ll Support

• Large-scale, schedule-driven infrastructure projects requiring precision execution and coordination
• Multi-Trade Construction Activities
• Work package releases, staffing coordination, sequencing, and execution readiness activities
• Testing support, punch management, commissioning coordination, and closeout activities
• Daily workforce management, trade coordination, production tracking, and issue resolution

What You Bring

• 6–10+ years of experience supporting construction, infrastructure, or mission-critical project environments
• Demonstrated experience managing site execution and coordinating multiple trades on active construction projects
• Background in electrical, low-voltage, MEP, general contracting, or related construction environments preferred
• Experience supporting data center, hyperscale, critical infrastructure, or technically complex projects strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of schedule-driven construction execution and field coordination
• Ability to operate with urgency while maintaining structure, discipline, and control
• Proven experience managing self-perform and subcontracted work scopes
• Understanding of workforce planning, production sequencing, and trade coordination principles
• Strong issue identification and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication skills with field teams, subcontractors, and leadership stakeholders
• Ability to align operational priorities, technical requirements, staffing, and schedule objectives
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through discipline
• Ability to maintain execution focus within changing or high-pressure environments
• Demonstrated leadership presence and ability to drive accountability across multiple stakeholders
• Resilience and adaptability within fast-paced, schedule-sensitive environments
• Experience supporting turnover, commissioning, and project closeout activities preferred
• Exposure to design-assist or design-build project delivery methods preferred
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management platforms (Smartsheet, Bluebeam, or similar)
• OSHA 30 certification preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field preferred, or equivalent experience

What’s in It for You?

• Take ownership of critical project execution activities and directly influence project success
• Work on challenging infrastructure projects where coordination and execution excellence matter
• Partner with operations leaders, field teams, technical experts, and customers to deliver successful outcomes
• Expand your experience in project leadership, construction operations, and mission-critical delivery environments
• Comprehensive compensation package including benefits, development opportunities, and long-term career growth

Work Environment

This role operates primarily in active construction environments and requires frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Close visual attention is required when reviewing plans, specifications, documentation, and field conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Ready to Drive Successful Project Execution? If you\'re energized by field leadership, project coordination, and delivering complex projects in fast-paced environments, we\'d love to hear from you. Apply today and help build the infrastructure powering tomorrow’s connected world.