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About this Job The Division of Administration/Office of Facility Planning and Control has a vacancy. This job title has an assigned pay grade of TS-319. The Office of Facility Planning and Control (FPC) is responsible for the administration of the state's capital outlay budget process, which includes the preparation of a preliminary state construction plan.

The document outlines state and local projects for possible funding using a mixture of state general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, state and federal cash, and often fees and self-generated funds. The proposed construction budget is contained in House Bill 2, which is introduced at regular legislative sessions. The proposed construction budget is sometimes altered during the legislative sessions by lawmakers before becoming law.

FPC also administers the state and non-state projects that are ultimately funded and oversees the contracts from planning through construction and project completion. The Senior Manager oversees 4-6 FPC Project Managers who handle Non-State Entity capital projects. These projects, ranging from $5K to $28M, include infrastructure such as buildings, roads, parks, water systems, etc., for cities, parishes, ports, non-profits, and other non-state entities

High-level communication with legislators, local officials, civic leaders, and state administrators is essential. The Division of Administration is the state government's management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities, including the following: Overseeing the state's capital construction program Working to provide state and federal grants for community development Development of the state budget Providing technology services Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes Minimum Qualifications Ten years of experience in project management, construction management, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, interior design, budget analysis or development, or contracts/grants management; OR A bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, public administration, or in a business administration field plus seven years of experience in project management, construction management, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, interior design, budget analysis or development, or contracts/grants management; OR A bachelor's degree in architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, or in an engineering field plus five years of professional architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, or interior design experience; OR Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, or interior design plus three years of experience as a licensed architect, landscape architect, engineer, or interior designer.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: An advanced degree in a qualifying educational field will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience. Possession of either a Certified Construction Manager Certification (CCM) or Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience. NOTE: Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering or professional architecture in states other than Louisiana.

If one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: Supervision & Project Oversight Manage and evaluate FPC Project Managers (each handling 150-200 projects). Direct project assignments, schedules, and quality control. Review and approve project-related documents (e.g., change orders, invoices)

Provide technical guidance and track project progress. Oversee budget management across four levels of financial tracking in LaGov. Direct Project Management Personally manage large, complex, or high-profile projects.

Ensure compliance with Capital Outlay guidelines and public bid laws. Monitor project progress through site visits and coordination with stakeholders. Leadership & Policy Development Support Director and Assistant Director in setting priorities and assigning projects.

Recommend policy improvements in areas like change orders, contractor evaluation, and non-state project management. Serve in Assistant Director's role for non-state matters as needed. Special Programs & Compliance Resolve construction disputes and manage special initiatives (e.g., ADA, energy, hazardous materials)

Ensure design compliance with laws and assist agencies in maintenance planning. Act as a liaison with state officials, local leaders, and legal entities to clarify policies. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.

Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities. How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions, including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers.

Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system. * Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education)

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application.

The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire. For further information about this posting, please contact: Erica R. Gay HR Specialist Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources Email: Erica.Gay@la.gov