Economic Development Project Manager Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Position Type: Professional / Unclassified

Department: LSUAM FA - FPO - PDCM - Services and Resources (Steven English (00308496))

Work Location: 0146 Planning, Design and Construction

Pay Grade: Professional

This position is responsible for managing capital projects for the Office of Capital Project Management and Development within the Office of Planning, Design and Construction. The Capital Project Manager manages professional design consultants for capital projects from preliminary concept, cost and program development through final construction phase, including project closeout and warranty period for a portion of LSU's total capital project value of approximately $1 Billion. This position is responsible for the general oversight of the project delivery process.

• Capital Construction Management:
  Serves as University's representative during construction and during disputes between the contractor, architect and/or University. Tracks and reports project costs, schedules, job delays and approves & processes change orders and payment requests. Coordinates with State Facility Planning & Control, Architects, Engineers, LSU maintenance personnel and contractors to ensure all work conforms with plans and specifications. Ensures University Design Standards are enforced. Manages and/or coordinates work provided and/or performed by owner such as the Office of Facility Services, Information Technology Systems, University Departments or other not-in-contract work (NIC) and work provided through separate contract. Arranges for interruption of utilities, contractor parking and material staging, site cleanliness inspections. Serves as the University representative on State Facility Planning projects (greater than 1M).
• 50% Capital Project Development:
  Coordinates designer contracting and manages professional design consultants for Capital projects from preliminary concept through the final construction phase, including close-out and warranty. Meets with various campus clientele consisting of university administration and faculty to determine project scope, budget, schedule and coordinates project programming and design between client, architectural and engineering firms, internal design staff and plan review team. Determines which work flow applies to the project and initiates appropriate routing of project for various internal and external approvals, architectural selection. Coordinates Plan Review Team and coordinates overall plan review process.
• -30% Other:
  In-state travel including some overnight stays may be required for projects at other LSU campus locations - LSU Alexandria, LSU Eunice, Pennington Biomedical Center, LSU Health Sciences New Orleans, LSU Health Sciences Shreveport. May coordinate with other State agencies for matters under their jurisdiction such as but not limited to the Division of Historic Preservation review. Follows up on project end of warranty period to ensure any warranty related issues are corrected. Assists in the development of presentations relating to work performed by the Office of Planning, Design and Construction for various campus groups and committees. Assists the Director in various tasks associated with advancing the mission of the Office of Capital Project Management and Development. Other duties as assigned.

In-state travel including some overnight stays may be required for projects at other LSU campus locations - LSU Alexandria, LSU Eunice, Pennington Biomedical Center, LSU Health Sciences New Orleans, LSU Health Sciences Shreveport.

Operation Essential Personnel - This position may be asked to work during an official closure, but who is otherwise not required to report to the physical campus during a closure and whose absence does not present a risk to the safety, resources, and well-being of the campus per FASOP HR-01.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
• Three years of experience in the practice of Architecture, Engineering, and/or Construction Management, with construction administration experience including scheduling, plan and submittal reviews, and field observation
• Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

• Valid Driver's License

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
• 10 years of experience with 3-5 years in active project management specifically in higher education
• Louisiana Professional License in Engineering or Architecture or ability to obtain within 18 months

August 17, 2026

September 28, 2026

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

• health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement options
• various leave options
• paid holidays
• wellness benefits
• tuition exemption for qualified positions
• training and development opportunities
• employee discounts
• more! Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance.
• Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

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