Construction Manager (New Orleans)

About us

Bonton Associates is a civil engineering firm based in Louisiana with offices in Baton Rouge and Shreveport.

Company Overview

Bonton Associates is a civil engineering firm based in Louisiana with offices in Baton Rouge and Shreveport. Bonton Associates is hiring for a Construction Manager position in its Construction & Engineering Inspections team, to be assigned to work full-time on DOA / FP&C projects across Louisiana, with a focus in New Orleans.

The role is similar to a Resident Project Representative and is responsible for oversight of construction activity and ongoing inspections of construction progress. The role works daily with the contractor(s) to review their work for quality and completeness and to make sure the project stays on schedule.

Day to Day Activities

• Monitor and report to Project Managers and the lead of the Construction group at Bonton Associates on the progress of construction activity, including significant milestones and any conditions which would affect project cost or schedule.
• Work closely with FP&C PM's to supplement their work efforts to provide functional oversight over contracted designers, contractors, and other professional consultants for projects in the sate program or in the oversight of entities under the non-state program.
• Conduct and document field observations of construction activities.
• Coordinates reviews and responses to requests for information and contract submittals between engineering and construction teams.
• Reviews baseline construction schedules and monitors critical path activities during construction.
• Discuss plans, specifications, and work schedules with project stakeholders including owners, engineering team, utility personnel, and the general public.
• Obtain, prepare, and maintain reports, permits, maps, charts and/or records related to the construction.
• Experience with public infrastructure construction management is preferred, but not required.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in construction management of public infrastructure projects
• Technical degree or Bachelor's degree from an accredited program is preferred, but not required
• Five years progressive experience in construction observation or experience related to utility, water, wastewater, drainage, earthwork, and roadway construction w/ Bachelor's Degree. Ten years progressive experience in construction observation or experience related to utility, water, wastewater, drainage, earthwork, and roadway construction w/out Bachelor's Degree.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, etc.

Key Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities
• Customer service orientation
• Team interaction and collaboration
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail

Physical Requirements

• Normal, corrective vision range; ability to see color and to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, bend and reach for long periods of times, including periods of time on construction sites
• Ability to reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting Salary = $95.5k, depends on experience
• Benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short & Long-Term Disability, and Life/AD&D Insurance
• Simple IRA Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• The position is full-time

Check us out here! https://bontonassociates.com/

Join a team with a dynamic culture! From day one, we’ve worked to build a diverse, inclusive environment where learning never stops. At Bonton Associates, we value different perspectives, respect unique life experiences, and encourage collaboration — while giving you the space for separation when you need it. We encourage and accelerate professional development across the entire organization, and we constantly strive to become a better, smarter, and more efficient team. Just as we work to deliver long-term client solutions, we want Bonton Associates to provide a rewarding long-term career path for every team member.

Bonton Associates is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, service member status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, and local laws.